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defects

The word “defects” has 2 syllables: de-fects

It's pronounced as /ˈdiːˌfɛkts/

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In the thesaurus, “defects” has 57 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for defects along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for defects

Antonyms for defects

Meanings of defects

  • noun
    1. A fault or malfunction.
    2. The quantity or amount by which anything falls short.
    3. A part by which a figure or quantity is wanting or deficient.
  • verb
    1. To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
    2. To desert one's army, to flee from combat.
    3. To join the enemy army.
    4. To flee one's country and seek asylum.

Example Sentences

  • Inspectors discovered several defects in the final batch of products.
  • The company offered free repairs for all known defects.
  • Even minor defects can affect the performance of the device.
  • Engineers worked overtime to fix design defects before launch.
  • Manufacturing defects forced a recall of thousands of units.

On this page you'll find 62 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to defects, such as: abnormalities, adornments, blemishes, blights, blotches, blots, blurs.

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