perceived weakness

collocation in English

meaningsofperceiveandweakness

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perceive
verb[T]
uk
/pəˈsiːv/us
/pɚ-/
to come to an opinion about something, or have a belief ...
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weakness
noun
uk
/ˈwiːk.nəs/us
/ˈwiːk.nəs/
the fact or state of not being strong ...
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(Definition ofperceiveandweaknessfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofperceived weakness

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Anyperceivedweaknessof patterns could he in individual patterns, but it is more likely the result of not understanding their combinatorial language.
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And yes, an incentive to make policy arguments might also arise from theperceivedweaknessof one of the litigants' arguments of principle.
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That is important, as it means that neither side is negotiating from aperceivedweakness, actual or psychological.
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Increasing crime has created a massive public backlash against aperceivedweaknessof the law and the courts, and that anger is understandable.
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Thisperceivedweaknessmade several armies remove their national insignia altogether.
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A simultaneous disenchantment with theperceivedweaknessof craft unions caused many unions to organize along industrial lines.
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The questioner attacks the subject's loyalty, intelligence, abilities, leadership qualities, slovenly appearance, or any otherperceivedweakness.
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The quarterback may then call an audible, altering the play call based on aperceivedweaknessin the defense's response.
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The kings of the surrounding countries quickly attempted to take advantage of theperceivedweaknessof the child king.
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Bristling at anyperceivedweaknesswhile exposing her vulnerable side, she is keeping it real while also maintaining a healthy sense of humor.
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