Defect and Defacement

Defect

Defect noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.
Usage example: the statue has a slight defect on the base, so it's being sold at a discount

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

Defacement

Defacement noun - Deliberate damaging or destroying of another's property.
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Defect and defacement are semantically related in flaw topic. You can use "Defect" instead a noun "Defacement".

Nearby Words: deface, defaced, defacing
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