Another word for soft spot depends on literal versus figurative use. For literal physical meaning of soft, mushy, or weak area, synonyms include weak spot, weak point, tender spot, sore spot, vulnerable spot, and bruise. For example, soft spot on fruit could be called bruise or blemish, soft spot on floor could be weak spot. For figurative meaning of affection or fondness, synonyms include fondness, affection, weakness, liking, partiality, penchant, predilection, blind spot, and sweet spot. For example, he has a soft spot for dogs could be he has a fondness for dogs, affection for dogs, or weakness for dogs. For vulnerability meaning, synonyms include Achilles heel, chink in armor, vulnerability, and Achilles' heel. In baby anatomy, soft spot is fontanelle. So best general synonyms are fondness, weakness, weak spot, and tender spot. If you mean emotional, fondness and affection are best. If you mean physical weak area, weak spot or vulnerable spot is best. The phrase soft spot is idiomatic, so synonyms vary by context, but affection and weak spot cover most uses.
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