flaw
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- n an imperfection in an object or machine
a flaw caused the crystal to shatter - n defect or weakness in a person's character
he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless - n an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness
- v add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective
- According to Flesch, the basic flaw in the system lies in that it "looks at a child as if it were a small-size adult.
- The other flaw is this attitude of holier than thou.
- This is the flaw that makes Jem interrupt the boasting of a lineage-proud dowager to ask "Is this the Cousin Joshua who was locked up for so long?".