A moral defect; a character flaw.
A small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot.
To tarnish (reputation, character, etc.); to defame.
To spoil the appearance of.
A fault or malfunction.
A part by which a figure or quantity is wanting or deficient.
The quantity or amount by which anything falls short.
To desert one's army, to flee from combat.
To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
To flee one's country and seek asylum.
To join the enemy army.