Entry Word: weakling

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a person lacking in physical strength <he was a weakling until high school, when he started working out to put on muscle>

Synonyms softy (or softie), wimp

Related Words pushover, sissy

Antonyms powerhouse

2 a person without strength of character <only a weakling would be willing to lie to save himself from punishment>

Synonyms mollycoddle, wimp

Related Words coward, mouse

Antonyms stalwart