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DEFECT
(noun) a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
"a facial blemish"
synonyms : blemish , marShe had a beautiful complexion, except for the mar on her cheek. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a failing or deficiency
"that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"
synonyms : shortcoming(noun) an imperfection in a bodily system
"visual defects", "this device permits detection of defects in the lungs"
(noun) 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"
synonyms : fault , flaw(verb) desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
"If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot"
synonyms : desert
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
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usage of defect as desert anyone?? added by jc
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