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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 | ||||||||
| 46% | 6 | A minor foible in one's behavior | ||||||
noun • a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual • the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip • a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior. | ||||||||
| 37% | 5 | Deceive by concealing weakness | ||||||
noun • a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion) • pretense that your position is stronger than it really is • the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards adjective satellite • very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front • bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured verb • deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand • frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is | ||||||||
From The Latin For Deceive A Character Weakness Or Foible An Error Or Mistake Blame Or Culpability For Said Blunder Or A Fracture In Rock Crossword Clue
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Updated: October 12, 2023
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