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GLITCH Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word glitch. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word glitch. (close relations)
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bug
verb, nounv, n
noun

• general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate

• a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine

• a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly

• insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis

• a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use

verb

• annoy persistently

• tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information

defect
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an imperfection in a bodily system

• a failing or deficiency

• an imperfection in an object or machine

• a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)

verb

• desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army

error
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

• inadvertent incorrectness

• a misconception resulting from incorrect information

• (baseball) a failure of a defensive player to make an out when normal play would have sufficed

• departure from what is ethically acceptable

• (computer science) the occurrence of an incorrect result produced by a computer

• part of a statement that is not correct

fault
nounn
noun

• a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

• an imperfection in an object or machine

• the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection

• (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other

• (electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.)

• responsibility for a bad situation or event

• (sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area)

verb

• put or pin the blame on

flaw
nounn
noun

• an imperfection in an object or machine

• defect or weakness in a person's character

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

verb

• add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective

hiccup
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion

verb

• breathe spasmodically, and make a sound

problem
nounn
noun

• a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

• a question raised for consideration or solution

• a source of difficulty

snag
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sharp protuberance

• a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest

• an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

• an unforeseen obstacle

verb

• catch on a snag

• get by acting quickly and smartly

• hew jaggedly

hitch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a period of time spent in military service

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• an unforeseen obstacle

• a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls

• a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot

• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

• the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

verb

• to hook or entangle

• walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

• jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

• travel by getting free rides from motorists

• connect to a vehicle:

imperfection
nounn
noun

• the state or an instance of being imperfect

quirk
nounn
noun

• a strange attitude or habit

• a narrow groove beside a beading

verb

• twist or curve abruptly

Best Hypernyms For GLITCH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for glitch, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
defect fault flaw malfunction misfunction

Alternatives for BUG

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