Deformity and Weakness

Deformity

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

Usage example: a primitive culture that cast aside infants born with deformities, allowing them to die of exposure to the elements

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Weakness and deformity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Weakness" instead a noun "Deformity".

Nearby Words: deform, deformation

Weakness noun - The quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor.

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Deformity and weakness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deformity" instead a noun "Weakness".

Nearby Words: weak, weaken, weakly, weakening, weakling

human	human deformity	human weakness
physical	physical deformity	physical weakness
notable	notable deformity	notable weakness
similar	similar deformity	similar weakness
Other adjectives: actual, severe, massive, extreme, serious, huge, mental, yellow, classic, unusual, crippling.

King Leonidas in 300 brusquely rejects Ephialtes's offer to join his army because his deformity would cause a weakness in the ranks.

Source: Idiot Ball / Film
He has a physical deformity himself that he can't get rid of (a vestigial tail at the base of his spine), but has chosen to see it as a weakness.

Source: Film / Shallow Hal

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