nnoun.statean imperfection in an object or machineSynset:defect fault
Examples:- a flaw caused the crystal to shatter
- if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer
Derivationally Related Form:flawfaulty
Hypernyms:imperfection imperfectness
Inherited Hypernyms:defectimperfectionstateattributeabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:blisterbugglitchhole
Full Hyponyms:blisterbughole
nnoun.statedefect or weakness in a person's characterExamples:- he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless
Derivationally Related Form:flaw
Hypernyms:failing weakness
Inherited Hypernyms:flawfailingimperfectionstateattributeabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:hamartiatragic flaw
Full Hyponyms:tragic flaw
nnoun.statean imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectivenessHypernyms:imperfection imperfectness
Inherited Hypernyms:flawimperfectionstateattributeabstractionentity
vverb.changeadd a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defectiveSynset:blemish
Derivationally Related Form:flawblemish
Hypernyms:damage
Inherited Hypernyms:flawdamagechange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something