1. speech

noun. (ˈspiːtʃ) The act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience.
Synonyms
oratory address oral presentation conclusion lecture inaugural public lecture introduction ending inaugural address preaching speech act impromptu closing colloquium discourse body allocution litany dithyramb public speaking end speaking speechmaking talk sermon close
Antonyms
thinness open phase in begin continue
Etymology
speech (English)
speche (Middle English (1100-1500))
spæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. speech

noun. (ˈspiːtʃ) (language) communication by word of mouth.
Synonyms
oral communication discussion locution spoken language give-and-take orthoepy magical spell monologue language charm spoken communication expression auditory communication spell word conversation soliloquy non-standard speech words dictation magic spell idiolect voice communication speech communication saying pronunciation
Antonyms
opening artifact porosity thick thin
Etymology
speech (English)
speche (Middle English (1100-1500))
spæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. speech

noun. (ˈspiːtʃ) Something spoken.
Synonyms
vocalization utterance
Antonyms
softness thickness hardness
Etymology
speech (English)
speche (Middle English (1100-1500))
spæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. defect

noun. (ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt) A failing or deficiency.
Synonyms
disadvantage shortcoming
Antonyms
advantage ugliness hairiness
Etymology
defect (English)
defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
defectus (Latin)
deficere (Latin)

5. defect

noun. (ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt) An imperfection in a bodily system.
Synonyms
congenital anomaly congenital abnormality imperfection congenital defect birth defect congenital disorder myelatelia imperfectness
Antonyms
perfection disagree differ derestrict activity
Etymology
defect (English)
defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
defectus (Latin)
deficere (Latin)

6. defect

noun. (ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt) A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body).
Synonyms
burn mark smirch blackhead mar daub nevus gouge dent visual aspect mole chip check milium mark blot spot smudge comedo whitehead birthmark blemish wart scratch slur chatter mark smear crack burn appearance scrape scar stigma ding verruca nick
Antonyms
uncover undercharge unbend hairlessness beauty
Etymology
defect (English)
defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
defectus (Latin)
deficere (Latin)

7. speech

noun. (ˈspiːtʃ) The exchange of spoken words.
Synonyms
speech production speaking
Antonyms
unbreakableness breakableness solidity
Etymology
speech (English)
speche (Middle English (1100-1500))
spæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. defect

noun. (ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt) An imperfection in an object or machine.
Synonyms
blister flaw fault imperfection bug glitch imperfectness hole
Antonyms
perfection action activeness attack start
Etymology
defect (English)
defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
defectus (Latin)
deficere (Latin)

9. speech

noun. (ˈspiːtʃ) Your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally.
Synonyms
elocution shibboleth style address expressive style inflection paralinguistic communication tongue delivery catch tone modulation manner of speaking tone of voice paralanguage prosody
Antonyms
birth disagreement agreement prepared start
Etymology
speech (English)
speche (Middle English (1100-1500))
spæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. speech

noun. (ˈspiːtʃ) A lengthy rebuke.
Synonyms
reproof reprimand reprehension curtain lecture rebuke talking to lecture sermon reproval preaching
Antonyms
continuance activation beginning victory defeat
Etymology
speech (English)
speche (Middle English (1100-1500))
spæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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