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Weakling vs Wimp - What's the difference?

weakling | wimp |

Wimp is a synonym of weakling.



As nouns the difference between weakling and wimp

is that weakling is a person of weak or even sickly physical constitution while wimp is someone who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy.

As an adjective weakling

is weak, either physically, morally or mentally.

As a verb wimp is

to behave submissively, inde.

weakling

English

Adjective

(head)
  • weak, either physically, morally or mentally

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person of weak or even sickly physical constitution
  • (figuratively) A person of weak character, lacking in courage and/or moral strength.
  • * Latimer
    • We may not be weaklings because we have a strong enemy.

    Synonyms

    * (person of weak character) sissy, walk-over

    Antonyms

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    References

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    wimp

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (pejorative, slang) someone who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy

    • Derived terms

    * wimpy * wimp out

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To behave submissively, inde.
  • *
  • To render wimpy.
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