Foible and Violation

Foible

Foible noun - A defect in character.

Violation and foible are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Violation" instead a noun "Foible".

Violation

Violation noun - A breaking of a moral or legal code.
Usage example: in colonial times blasphemy was considered a serious civil violation that merited harsh punishment

Foible and violation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Foible" instead a noun "Violation".

Nearby Words: violated, violating, violator, viol

How words are described

personal personal foible personal violation
possible possible foible possible violation
minor minor foible minor violation
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