Defect

Synonyms of defect

• blemish
• flaw
• fault
• imperfection

Antonyms of defect

• perfection
• strength
• virtue
• merit

Collocations of defect

serious defect

Frequency: 70 %

The car had a serious defect that needed immediate attention.

structural defect

Frequency: 60 %

The building was deemed unsafe due to a structural defect in its foundation.

manufacturing defect

Frequency: 50 %

The company issued a recall due to a manufacturing defect in their product.

hidden defect

Frequency: 45 %

The house had a hidden defect that was only discovered after the purchase.

minor defect

Frequency: 40 %

The minor defect in the painting was easily fixed by the artist.

Idiomatic Expressions for defect

• Phrase: defect to the enemy
  Meaning: to betray or switch loyalty to the opposing side
  Usage: The soldier was caught attempting to defect to the enemy during the war.