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flaw

/fl/O/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. an imperfection in an object or machine

    noun.state

    Examples
    A flaw caused the crystal to shatter.
    Synonyms defect fault

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. defect or weakness in a person's character

    noun.state

    Examples
    He had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness

    noun.state

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. A crack or breach; a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion; as, a <i>flaw</i> in a knife or a vase.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective

    verb.change

    Synonyms blemish

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To crack; to make flaws in.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

flavourlessflavourlessnessflavourousflavoursomeflavoursomenessflavousflawedflawlessflawlesslyflawlessnessflawnflawter

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