Causes
Weaknesses and causes are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Weaknesses" instead a noun "Causes".
Weaknesses
Causes and weaknesses are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Causes" instead a noun "Weaknesses".
Both words in one sentence
- Necessary Drawback: Early on, during a battle, you're required to select from one of four weaknesses that causes you to falter, requiring your team to bail you out.
Source: Video Game / Choice of Games - As the game goes on, though, their Jack-of-All-Stats nature, weaknesses to Ice, Water, Ground, and Psychic, and the rest of your team evolving as well causes them to fall behind.
Source: Crutch Character - As for weaknesses, crosses, silver, and holy water aren't a problem, but any kind of wood implement causes pain.
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