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SUSCEPTIBLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SUSCEPTIBLE?

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Susceptible as an Adjective
Definitions of "Susceptible" as an adjective
Synonyms of "Susceptible" as an adjective (26 Words)
Usage Examples of "Susceptible" as an adjective
Associations of "Susceptible" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Susceptible” are: open to, receptive to, vulnerable to, liable to, prone to, subject to, inclined to, disposed to, given to, in danger of, impressionable, credulous, gullible, innocent, ingenuous, naive, defenceless, vulnerable, manageable, acquiescent, adaptable, persuadable, tractable, capable of, receptive of, responsive to

Susceptible as an Adjective

Definitions of "Susceptible" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “susceptible” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

(of a person) easily influenced by feelings or emotions; sensitive.
(often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of.
Capable or admitting of.
Yielding readily to or capable of.
Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
Easily impressed emotionally.

Synonyms of "Susceptible" as an adjective (26 Words)

acquiescent	Ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants. His acquiescent* mood.*
adaptable	Able to be modified for a new use or purpose. Telephone links that are adaptable* for modems.*
capable of	Having the requisite qualities for.
credulous	Disposed to believe on little evidence. The gimmick would convince none but the most credulous.
defenceless	Lacking protection or support. Attacks on defenceless* civilians.*
disposed to	Naturally disposed toward.
given to	Naturally disposed toward.
gullible	Naive and easily deceived or tricked. Gullible tourists taken in by the shell game.
impressionable	Easily influenced. An impressionable* youngster.*
in danger of	Directed or bound inward.
inclined to	At an angle to the horizontal or vertical position.
ingenuous	(of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting. She s staggeringly ingenuous* or possibly very cunning indeed.*
innocent	Lacking in sophistication or worldliness. The prisoners were later found innocent.
liable to	At risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant.
manageable	Capable of being managed or controlled. Her long hair was black wavy and manageable.
naive	Of or created by one without formal training simple or naive in style. Andy had a sweet naive* look when he smiled.*
open to	Open to or in view of all.
persuadable	Easily persuaded; amenable. They need to identify the most persuadable* voters.*
prone to	Having a tendency (to); often used in combination.
receptive of	Of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system.
receptive to	Open to arguments, ideas, or change.
responsive to	Readily reacting or replying to people or events or stimuli; showing emotion.
subject to	Being under the power or sovereignty of another or others.
tractable	Readily reacting to suggestions and influences. A tractable* student.*
vulnerable	Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. Vulnerable to bribery.
vulnerable to	Susceptible to attack.

Usage Examples of "Susceptible" as an adjective

Susceptible to colds.
They only do it to tease him—he's too susceptible.
The problem is not susceptible of a simple solution.
Patients with liver disease may be susceptible to infection.
Susceptible of proof.

Associations of "Susceptible" (30 Words)

adaptable	Able to adjust to new conditions. To succeed one must be adaptable.
adjustable	Capable of being changed so as to match or fit. The car has fully adjustable* seats and steering wheel.*
allergic	Caused by or relating to an allergy. One and a half per cent of the population is allergic* to bee venom.*
amenable	Capable of being acted upon in a particular way; susceptible. The tumor was not amenable* to surgical treatment.*
benign	(of a climate or environment) mild and favourable. The cycle as a benign* form of transport.*
compliant	Disposed or willing to comply. Food that is compliant* with safety regulations.*
disposed	Naturally disposed toward. James didn t seem disposed* to take the hint.*
ductile	Easily influenced. Ductile copper.
ductility	The malleability of something that can be drawn into threads or wires or hammered into thin sheets.
flexibility	Willingness to change or compromise. He enjoyed the flexibility* of his working arrangement.*
flexible	Capable of being changed. Slim flexible* birches.*
hypersensitive	Having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor. Proximity to death makes people hypersensitive* and aware.*
hysteria	Excessive or uncontrollable fear. The anti Semitic hysteria* of the 1890s.*
impressionable	Easily influenced. An impressionable* age.*
limber	Attach the limber. The violist limbered her wrists before the concert.
malleable	Easily influenced. Malleable metals such as gold.
manageable	Able to be controlled or dealt with without difficulty. Her long hair was black wavy and manageable.
pliable	Easily influenced. Pliable teenage minds.
pliant	Capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out. Pliant molten glass.
prone	Likely or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something unpleasant or regrettable. I was lying prone* on a foam mattress.*
reactive	Participating readily in reactions. Pupils are reactive* to light.*
responsiveness	Responsive to stimulation. The responsiveness* of the vehicle.*
sensitive	Being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others. Sensitive to light.
suggestible	Open to suggestion; easily swayed. A suggestible* client would comply.*
tensile	Capable of being drawn out or stretched. Made of highly tensile* steel alloy.*
touched	Having come into contact. The star said he was very touched* to receive his medal.*
tractable	Easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)- Samuel Butler. She has always been tractable* and obedient even as a child.*
vulnerable	Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. We were in a vulnerable* position.*
waxy	Having the paleness of wax- Bram Stoker. A thin face with a waxy* paleness.*
willing	Not brought about by coercion or force. A willing* participant.*