Kryptonite
Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪptəˌnaɪt/
Kryptonite (noun)
- a fictional substance that makes Superman weak
- something that makes a person weak or vulnerable
Examples
- Kryptonite can weaken Superman instantly.
- Superman avoids places where kryptonite is present.
Common collocations: green kryptonite, expose to kryptonite, personal kryptonite, overcome kryptonite, identify kryptonite