Defect and Stain

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

Usage example: the statue has a slight defect on the base, so it's being sold at a discount

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Stain is a synonym for defect in blemish topic. In some cases you can use "Stain" instead a noun "Defect", when it comes to topics like flaw.

Stain noun - A mark of guilt or disgrace.

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Defect is a synonym for stain in flaw topic. Sometimes you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Stain".

Nearby Words: stained, stainless, staining

single	single defect	single stain
small	small defect	small stain
real	real defect	real stain
big	big defect	big stain
Other adjectives: serious, tiny, permanent, major, inherited, strange.

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