flaw Synonyms
Another word for flaw
• noun (Context 1)
A fault, weakness, or mistake in someone's character, a plan, an argument, or a legal document that makes it less effective or invalid.
"The auditor discovered a serious shortcoming in the company's financial reporting system."
• noun (Context 2)
A mark, blemish, or other physical imperfection that mars a substance or object.
"The jeweler examined the diamond through a loupe and found a tiny internal defect."
• verb (Context 3)
To mar, weaken, or impair the perfection, validity, or soundness of something.
"A series of sampling errors flawed the conclusions of the sociological study."
• noun (Context 4)
A brief, sudden gust of wind or a short-lived squall of rough weather.
"The sailors quickly reefed the sails as a sudden gust swept across the bay."
Opposites of flaw
The opposite of flaw shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: