Defect
WordNet

noun


(1)   A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
"A facial blemish"
(2)   A failing or deficiency
"That interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"
(3)   An imperfection in a bodily system
"Visual defects"
"This device permits detection of defects in the lungs"
(4)   An imperfection in a device or machine
"If there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer"

verb


(5)   Desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
"If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot"
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Etymology


< < < , pp. < + .

Verb



  1. To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty.
 
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