flaw

Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary

I - noun

1. an imperfection in an object or machine (Freq. 2)
- a flaw caused the crystal to shatter
- if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer
• Syn:
defect, fault
• Derivationally related forms:
faulty (for: fault)
• Hypernyms:
imperfection, imperfectness
• Hyponyms:
blister, bug, glitch, hole
2. defect or weakness in a person's character
- he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless
• Hypernyms:
failing, weakness
• Hyponyms:
tragic flaw, hamartia
3. an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness
• Hypernyms:
imperfection, imperfectness

II - verb

add a flaw or blemish to;
make imperfect or defective
• Syn:
blemish
• Derivationally related forms:
blemish (for: blemish)
• Hypernyms:
damage
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  defect, fault, blemish