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defect
verb(de-fect)
desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
Synonyms: desert,
defect
noun(de-fect)
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
Synonyms: blemish, mar,
defect
noun(de-fect)
an imperfection in an object or machine
Synonyms: fault, flaw,
Examples:
If there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer.
defect
noun(de-fect)
a failing or deficiency
Synonyms: shortcoming,
Examples:
That interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information.
defect
noun(de-fect)
an imperfection in a bodily system
Examples:
Visual defects.
This device permits detection of defects in the lungs.

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