Defect — synonyms, definition

1. defect (Noun)

absence blemish blot breach break cleft crack crevice dearth defacement default deficiency deformity destitution discolouration drawback failing fault flaw foible • • •

defect (Noun) — An imperfection in a bodily system. ex. "visual defects" ex. "this device permits detection of defects in the lungs"

defect (Noun) — A failing or deficiency. ex. "that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"

defect (Noun) — An imperfection in an object or machine. ex. "if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer"

defect (Noun) — A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body). ex. "a facial defect"

appearance disadvantage imperfection imperfectness visual aspect Whitehead birth defect birthmark blackhead blister blot bug burn burn mark chatter mark check chip comedo congenital abnormality congenital anomaly congenital defect congenital disorder crack daub dent • • •

2. defect (Verb)

abandon abscond betray deceive desert disappoint drop evacuate fail forsake give up leave let down play false quit rat renounce run away

defect (Verb) — Leave (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army.

cut and run flee fly take flight rat