Ailing and Defect

Ailing

Ailing adjective - Chronically or repeatedly suffering from poor health.

Defect and ailing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Ailing".

Nearby Words: ailment, ailed

Defect

Defect noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.

Ailing and defect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ailing" instead a noun "Defect".

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