Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Defected.
Defected - as a noun
An imperfection in a bodily system
Example: "Visual defects"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
imperfectionimperfectnessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A failing or deficiency
Example: "That interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shortcomingAn imperfection in an object or machine
Example: "A flaw caused the crystal to shatter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
faultflawHypernyms (Closely Related)
imperfectionimperfectnessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
Example: "A facial blemish"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blemishmarHypernyms (Closely Related)
appearancevisual aspectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Defected - as a verb
Desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
Example: "If soldiers deserted hitler's army, they were shot"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desertHypernyms (Closely Related)
fleeflytake flightHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He defected to the enemy camp during the war."
"The politician defected from his party and joined another."
"She defected from her family's tradition and pursued her own path."
"The soldier defected after witnessing the atrocities committed by his own side."
"Several high-ranking officials defected and sought asylum in a foreign country."
Word Game Points
Is DEFECTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defected is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFECTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is DEFECTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defected is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFECTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is DEFECTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defected is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFECTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
