Meaning & use
susceptible
Likely to be influenced, harmed, or affected by something, especially due to weakness or lack of resistance.
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Young children are especially susceptible to colds during the winter months.
He was susceptible to flattery, which made him easy for others to manipulate.
A note on using this word
Almost always followed by "to," linking the person or thing affected with the specific cause or influence.
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