Decay and Weakness

Decay

Decay noun - A gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body.

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Weakness and decay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Weakness" instead a noun "Decay".

Nearby Words: decayed, decaying, decadence, decadent

Weakness noun - The quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor.

Usage example: the flu left me with such overwhelming weakness that I could hardly stand

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Decay and weakness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decay" instead a noun "Weakness".

Nearby Words: weak, weaken, weakly, weakening, weakling

physical	physical decay	physical weakness
similar	similar decay	similar weakness
usual	usual decay	usual weakness
natural	natural decay	natural weakness
Other adjectives: real, severe, massive, extreme, serious, unfortunate, inherent, moral, major, mental, general, apparent, structural, perceived.

Implied in the Helix chapter to stem (like Bay's weakness for muscular men) from the repairs HRC had to do to Bay's helix to stave off the decay caused by the malfunctioning TF gun.

Source: Webcomic / Sailor Sun
It is implied that weakness of the ancient Nord weapons and armor is because of decay from old age.

Source: Older Is Better
Ganon also has the ability to decay Bowser's body (Using the same death curse he killed the Great Deku Tree with in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time), allowing him to exploit this very weakness.

Source: Web Animation / Death Battle

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