Flake and Flaw

Flake

Flake noun - A small flat piece separated from a whole.
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Synonyms for Flake

Flaw and flake are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flaw" instead a noun "Flake".

Nearby Words: flaky, flaked, flaking

Flaw

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

Flake and flaw are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flake" instead a noun "Flaw".

Nearby Words: flawed, flawless, flawlessly

How words are described

massive massive flake massive flaw
huge huge flake huge flaw
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