(an instance of) the state of being short of, less than, what is correct or needed

imperfection, inadequacy

to reduce (a person) to a lower rank or grade

downgrade, lower in rank

the state of being imperfect; a fault (the usual word)

flaw

faults; failures to reach the necessary standards, to do one's duty

weak point

(an example of) breaking God's laws (pride, jealousy, lust, anger, greed, envy, laziness) , behaviour that is against the principles of morality; do wrong

illegal or immoral action