Jugular and Underbelly

Jugular

Jugular noun - A vulnerable point.
Usage example: a sadistic training instructor who would seek out a recruit's jugular and then go for it
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Synonyms for Jugular

Underbelly and jugular are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Underbelly" instead a noun "Jugular".

Underbelly

Underbelly noun - A vulnerable point.
Usage example: the vast, thinly guarded southern border was obviously the underbelly of the nation's line of defense

Jugular and underbelly are semantically related. You can use "Jugular" instead a noun "Underbelly".
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