Defect and Virtue

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Defect

Defect noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.
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Virtue is an antonym for defect.
Nearby Words: defective, defection, defector, defecting, defectively

Virtue

Virtue noun - A quality that gives something special worth.
Usage example: the virtue of wool as a clothing material is that it can provide insulation from the cold even when wet
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Antonyms for Virtue
Defect is an antonym for virtue.
Nearby Words: virtuous, virtually, virtuously, virtu
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similar similar defect similar virtue
certain certain defect certain virtue
single single defect single virtue
small small defect small virtue
Other adjectives: real, social, inherent, personal, possible, different.
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