Defect and Neglect

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

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

Neglect noun - The state of being unattended to or not cared for.

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Defect and neglect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Neglect".

physical	physical defect	physical neglect
similar	similar defect	similar neglect
common	common defect	common neglect
real	real defect	real neglect
Other adjectives: serious, social, possible, perceived.

defect duties

neglect duties

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