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| blemish |
a mark that spoils the perfection of something; flaw. [2/3 definitions] |
| bug |
(informal) a flaw that prevents something from working properly. [1/8 definitions] |
| catch |
a flaw or drawback, often one that is not readily apparent. [1/18 definitions] |
| chip1 |
a dent or flaw caused by breaking off a small piece. [1/10 definitions] |
| defect |
a flaw, error, or other imperfection. [1/3 definitions] |
| defective |
having a flaw, error, or other imperfection. [1/2 definitions] |
| drawback |
an impediment to the success or desirability of something; negative feature; flaw. |
| fault |
a defect; flaw; weakness. [1/7 definitions] |
| find out |
to discover or confirm (a misdeed, secret, character flaw, crime, or the like). [1/2 definitions] |
| flaw1 |
to create a flaw in. [1/5 definitions] |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. [1/2 definitions] |
| immaculate |
free of any error or flaw. [1/3 definitions] |
| imperfection |
a flaw or fault. [1/2 definitions] |
| perfection |
the state or condition of being without fault or flaw. [1/3 definitions] |
| shortcoming |
a deficiency in character, ability, conduct, or the like; flaw. |
| spotless |
without flaw; impeccable. [1/2 definitions] |
| unexceptionable |
without flaw or fault; beyond objection or criticism. |
| vice1 |
a slight personal flaw or shortcoming; foible. [2/5 definitions] |
| weakness |
a personal flaw or area of inadequacy; failing; defect. [1/4 definitions] |
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