Defect and Offense

Defect

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

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

Offense

Offense noun - A breaking of a moral or legal code.

Defect and offense are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Offense".
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