Defect and Exception

Defect

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

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

Exception noun - A feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent.

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Defect and exception are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Exception".

female	female defect	female exception
rare	rare defect	rare exception
common	common defect	common exception
single	single defect	single exception
Other adjectives: glaring, small, real, big, serious, slight, potential, major, chief, possible, minor, few, weird, strange, intentional, aforementioned.

Heroic B.S.O.D.: While a few of the officers are bothered by Ramius killing Putin, they are, with one exception, shocked out of their minds when he reveals that he sent a letter to Admiral Padorin telling him of their plans to defect.

Source: Film / The Hunt for Red October

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