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Fearsome Weakling Crossword Clue

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noun

• the nature of a person or organization that appears powerful but is actually powerless and ineffectual

33%11Weakling
noun

• a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive

33%11 Acting like a weakling
noun

• abject pusillanimity

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