flaw

/flˈɔ/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

1. an imperfection in an object or machine
   “a flaw caused the crystal to shatter”
2. defect or weakness in a person's character
   “he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless”
3. an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness

verb

1. add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective

Synonyms for flaw

• defect
• fault
• blemish

Words that rhyme with flaw

• draw
• withdraw
• claw
• jaw
• law
• straw
• mackinaw
• outlaw
• paw
• saw
• seesaw
• thaw
• yaw
• haw
• whipsaw
• caw
• chaw
• gnaw
• guffaw
• jigsaw
• overdraw
• bedstraw
• bylaw
• chainsaw
• craw
• daw
• hacksaw
• handsaw
• macaw
• maw