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(Entry 1 of 2)
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
- noted the flaw in the diamond before I bought it
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flaw
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of flaw (Entry 2 of 2)
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
- that crack has flawed the vase to the extent that its value in the antiques market is greatly reduced
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- doctor,
- fix,
- mend,
- patch,
- rebuild,
- recondition,
- reconstruct,
- renovate,
- repair,
- revamp
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The first known use of flaw was in 1513
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