Synonyms for

Defects

Verb / ˈdi:fekts / / dɪˈfekts / Another word for defects — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

flaws or imperfections in something

Synonyms & similar words

mar desert blemish fault flaw shortcoming defect imperfections faults flaws blemishes problems issues weaknesses shortcomings inadequacies limitations anomalies irregularities aberrations deviations faultiness corruption deformities errors mistakes bugs

Synonyms by register

Formal

flaw imperfection shortcoming blemish

Informal

glitch hiccup bug quirk

Literary

taint stain blemish

Antonyms

perfection virtue strength asset advantage merit excellence

Common collocations

  • manufacturing defects
  • design defects
  • product defects
  • software defects
  • detect defects
  • report defects
  • major defect
  • minor defect

Word family

noun defect
verb defect
adjective defective

Usage note

As a noun, 'defect' refers to a fault or imperfection. As a verb, 'defect' means to abandon one's country or cause, often for political reasons.

Example sentences

  1. The car had a defect in the engine.
  2. She noticed a defect in the painting.
  3. He returned the product because it had defects.
  4. The company fixed the defects in the software.
  5. The report listed all the defects in the building.

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