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