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vika — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • blemish noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
  • blot noun A spot or stain, especially of ink or a similar substance.
  • breakdown noun A failure, especially of a machine or vehicle.
  • defect noun A flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.
  • failure noun The state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
  • fault noun Responsibility for a mistake or wrongdoing.
  • flaw noun A defect or imperfection, often one that is hidden or not obvious at first.
  • glitch noun A small, usually temporary problem or fault, especially in a machine, computer, or software.
  • impairment noun A weakening or reduction in how well something functions.
  • imperfection noun The state or quality of being imperfect or flawed.
  • kink noun A tight twist or bend in something that is normally straight, such as hair, rope, or wire.
  • shortcoming noun A fault or weakness in someone or something that stops them being as good as they should be.
  • wrinkle noun A small crease or fold in an otherwise smooth surface, especially skin or fabric.
  • wrong adj Incorrect or not true.

Senses

vika is used for these senses in English:

  • blemish A moral defect; a character flaw.
  • blot (by extension) A stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace.
  • breakdown (countable) A failure, particularly one which is mechanical in nature.
  • defect A fault or malfunction.
  • failure Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.
  • fault A defect, imperfection, or weakness; more severe than a flaw.
  • fault A mistake or error.
  • fault (technology) An abnormal connection within an electric circuit.

blemish — full definition

  1. noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
  2. verb To spoil the appearance or reputation of something.

blot — full definition

  1. noun A spot or stain, especially of ink or a similar substance.
  2. noun Something that damages a reputation; a disgrace.
  3. verb To soak up excess liquid, especially with absorbent paper.
  4. verb To stain or mark with a coloured substance.

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