Synonyms for defects
de·fects

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1. List of paraphrases for "defects":

   flaws, shortcomings, deficiencies, faults, malformations, vices, anomalies, defect, abnormalities, irregularities, failings, malfunctions, weaknesses, imperfections, deformities, blemishes, failures, warps, defaults, inadequacies, gaps, drawbacks, errors

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1. Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic:

   Drugs and alcohol are not the problems, they’re merely symptoms of the problem. And once those things go away, the real work begins, you know … working on all the character defects, the moral compass — the skewed moral compass.

2. Anthony Weiner:

   I accept full responsibility for my conduct. I have a sickness, but I do not have an excuse, i entered intensive treatment, found the courage to take a moral inventory of my defects, and began a program of recovery and mental health treatment that I continue to follow every day.

3. John Adams:

   All the perplexities, confusion and distress in America arise not from defects in their Constitution or Confederation, nor from want of honor or virtue, so much as downright ignorance of the nature of coin, credit, and circulation.

4. Francois Fenelon:

   Children are very nice observers, and will often perceive your sligthest defects. In general, those who govern children, forgive nothing in them, but everything in themselves.

5. Paul. F. Meekin:

   All the perplexities, confusion and distress in education these days arises, not from defects in the students,teachers or schools, not from want of equipment or technology, but from the downright ignorance of the nature of honor, virtue and kindness. Sound education... thrives on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection of childhood, on unselfish performance of teachers and on accountability and reliability.