Defect
Defect noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.
Misfortune and defect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misfortune" instead a noun "Defect".
Misfortune
Misfortune noun - Bad luck or an example of this.
Defect and misfortune are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Misfortune".
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Misfortune and Defect. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/defect/misfortune
Defect & Misfortune. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/defect/misfortune>.
Misfortune or Defect. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/defect/misfortune.
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