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Meaning of the word underbelly in English

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underbelly

US /ˈʌn.dɚˌbel.i/
UK /ˈʌn.dɚˌbel.i/
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Noun

1.

the soft underside of an animal's body

Example:
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The crocodile's underbelly was surprisingly vulnerable.
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The dog rolled over, exposing its soft underbelly.
Synonym:
bellyabdomenunderside
2.

a vulnerable or weak part of something

Example:
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The company's financial underbelly was exposed during the crisis.
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The documentary explored the dark underbelly of the city.
Synonym:
weaknessvulnerabilitysoft spotdark sideseamy side
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