[noun] an imperfection in a bodily system; "visual defects"; "this device permits detection of defects in the lungs"
[noun] a failing or deficiency; "that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information" Synonyms:shortcoming
[noun] an imperfection in a device or machine; "if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer" Synonyms:fault, flaw
[noun] a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body); "a facial blemish" Synonyms:blemish, mar
[verb] desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army; "If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot" Synonyms:desert
