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flaw

/flɔ/noun, verb1 syllable

Flaw means: an imperfection in an object or machine.

Synonyms for flaw7

noun, as in an imperfection in an object or machine

defect, fault

verb, as in add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective

blemish

also used for flaw

vice, tumult, uproar, quarrel

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What does flaw mean?4

noun

1

an imperfection in an object or machine“a flaw caused the crystal to shatter”

2

defect or weakness in a person's character“he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless”

3

an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness

verb

1

add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with flaw?14

one syllable

lawsawdrawawshawstrawjawclawpawthawdawhawmaw

two syllables

withdraw
Show 40 near rhymes
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Flaw in a sentence

  • I am a flawed person, but these are flaws that can easily be fixed.Zifre
  • If you keep harping on his flaws, he'll grow to resent you.darinmex
  • Instead of pointing out my flaws, could we talk about the positives too?Nuel
  • In every man, there are many flaws to correct.mervert1
  • You blindly love her, and are unable to see any flaws.Nuel
  • I can't find a single flaw in her theory.FeuDRenais
  • I can't find a single flaw in his theory.FeuDRenais
  • Thomas has one major flaw: he is selfish.unknown

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of flaw

as a noun

plural
flaws

as a verb

past tense
flawed
present participle
flawing
third-person singular
flaws
past participle
flawed