defect

/dˈifɛkt/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. an imperfection in a bodily system
   “visual defects”
2. a failing or deficiency
   “that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information”
3. an imperfection in an object or machine
   “a flaw caused the crystal to shatter”
4. a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
   “a facial blemish”

verb

1. 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 for defect

• shortcoming
• fault
• flaw
• blemish
• mar
• desert