Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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flaw | Yes | No | Yes | No |
weakness | Yes | No | No | No |
flaw (noun) | weakness (noun) |
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an imperfection in an object or machine | the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain |
defect or weakness in a person's character | powerlessness revealed by an inability to act |
an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness | a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you |
a flaw or weak point | |
the condition of being financially weak |
flaw (verb) | weakness (verb) |
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add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective |