Defect
Defect noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.
Malpractice and defect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Malpractice" instead a noun "Defect".
Malpractice
Malpractice noun - Professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage.
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Synonyms for Malpractice
Defect and malpractice are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Malpractice".
How words are described
| intentional | intentional defect | intentional malpractice |
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