Defect
Defect noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.
Malfeasance and defect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Malfeasance" instead a noun "Defect".
Malfeasance
Malfeasance noun - Improper or illegal behavior.
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Synonyms for Malfeasance
Defect and malfeasance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Malfeasance".
Nearby Word: malfeasant
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Malfeasance and Defect. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/defect/malfeasance
Defect & Malfeasance. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/defect/malfeasance>.
Malfeasance or Defect. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/defect/malfeasance.
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