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flaw
1[ flaw ]
noun
- a feature that mars the perfection of something; defect; fault:
beauty without flaw; the flaws in our plan.
Synonyms: , ,
- a defect impairing legal soundness or validity.
- a crack, break, breach, or rent.
Synonyms: ,
verb (used with object)
- to produce a flaw in.
verb (used without object)
- to contract a flaw; become cracked or defective.
flaw
2[ flaw ]
noun
- Also called windflaw. a sudden, usually brief windstorm or gust of wind.
- a short spell of rough weather.
- Obsolete. a burst of feeling, fury, etc.
flaw
1/ ڱɔː /
noun
- an imperfection, defect, or blemish
- a crack, breach, or rift
- law an invalidating fault or defect in a document or proceeding
verb
- to make or become blemished, defective, or imperfect
flaw
2/ ڱɔː /
noun
- a sudden short gust of wind; squall
- a spell of bad, esp windy, weather
- obsolete.an outburst of strong feeling
Derived Forms
- ˈڱɱԱ, noun
- ˈڱɱ, adverb
- ˈڱɱ, adjective
- ˈڱɲ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ڱl adjective
51Թ History and Origins
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51Թ History and Origins
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Synonym Study
Example Sentences
In response to critical audits, she has repeatedly acknowledged its flaws, and characterized her mission as one of reforming problems that she inherited from prior administrations.
Now Lowe says his KC's review of the investigation has shown the original investigation conducted on behalf of the party was "fundamentally flawed, unfair, and influenced by political motivations".
Sinha merges the depressing and inspiring in her recounting of Reconstruction, when the U.S. emerged from a state of war as a flawed but budding multiracial democracy.
“Hub is the hero, but he’s a very flawed person,” he said.
The paper was “fatally flawed both scientifically and ethically,” the BMJ stated.
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