Flaw and Infirmity

Flaw

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

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

Nearby Words: flawed, flawless, flawlessly

Infirmity

Infirmity noun - An abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning.

Flaw and infirmity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flaw" instead a noun "Infirmity".

Nearby Word: infirm

How words are described

physical physical flaw physical infirmity
genuine genuine flaw genuine infirmity
obvious obvious flaw obvious infirmity
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