Defect and Negligence

Defect

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

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

Negligence

Negligence noun - Failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes.

Defect and negligence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Negligence".

How words are described

serious serious defect serious negligence
lethal lethal defect lethal negligence
perceived perceived defect perceived negligence
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