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WEAKLING
weakling, doormat, wuss
(noun) a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
weakling
weak, either physically, morally or mentally
Noun
weakling (plural weaklings)
A person of weak or even sickly physical constitution
(figuratively) A person of weak character, lacking in courage and/or moral strength.
Synonyms
• (person of weak constitution): twerk, twerp
• (person of weak character): pushover, sissy, weenie; see also milksop
Antonyms
• strongling
Source: Wiktionary
Weak"ling, n. Etym: [Weak + -ling.]
Definition: A weak or feeble creature. Shak. "All looking on him as a weakling, which would post to the grave." Fuller. We may not be weaklings because we have a strong enemy. Latimer.
Weak"ling, a.
Definition: Weak; feeble. Sir T. North.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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