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underbelly

Syllabification: (un·der·bel·ly)
Pronunciation: /ˈəndərˌbelē/

Definition of underbelly

noun (plural underbellies)

  • the soft underside or abdomen of an animal.
  • an area vulnerable to attack:these multinationals have a soft underbelly
  • a hidden unpleasant or criminal part of society.

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