Defect and Foible

Defect

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

Foible is a synonym for defect in thing topic. In some cases you can use "Foible" instead a noun "Defect", when it comes to topics like deficiency, blemish.

Foible

Foible noun - A defect in character.

Defect is a synonym for foible in weakness topic. You can use "Defect" instead a noun "Foible", if it concerns topics such as thing, idiosyncrasy, personal imperfection.

How words are described

similar similar defect similar foible
common common defect common foible
personal personal defect personal foible
possible possible defect possible foible
Other adjectives: minor.
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