Defect and Shortage

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

Shortage is a synonym for defect in lack topic. In some cases you can use "Shortage" instead a noun "Defect", when it comes to topics like excess, blemish. popular alternative

Nearby Words: defective, defection, defector, defecting, defectively

Shortage noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.

Defect is a synonym for shortage in lack topic. You can use "Defect" instead a noun "Shortage", if it concerns topics such as excess, shortcoming. popular alternative

Nearby Words: short, shorted, shortfall, shorting