flaw | | |
n. (state) | 1. defect, fault, flaw | an imperfection in an object or machine.; "a flaw caused the crystal to shatter"; "if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer" |
| ~ imperfection, imperfectness | the state or an instance of being imperfect. |
| ~ blister | a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint). |
| ~ glitch, bug | a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine. |
| ~ hole | a fault.; "he shot holes in my argument" |
n. (state) | 2. flaw | defect or weakness in a person's character.; "he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless" |
| ~ failing, weakness | a flaw or weak point.; "he was quick to point out his wife's failings" |
| ~ hamartia, tragic flaw | the character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall. |
n. (state) | 3. flaw | an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness. |
| ~ imperfection, imperfectness | the state or an instance of being imperfect. |
v. (change) | 4. blemish, flaw | add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective. |
| ~ damage | inflict damage upon.; "The snow damaged the roof"; "She damaged the car when she hit the tree" |
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