fault

[fawlt] / fɔlt /

NOUN

blame, sin; mistake

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blunder crime defect error failing flaw guilt indiscretion lapse liability misconduct miscue misdeed negligence offense omission oversight responsibility transgression weakness wrong wrongdoing

STRONG

accountability answerability culpability delinquency dereliction foible frailty impropriety inaccuracy infirmity malfeasance malpractice misdemeanor onus slip slipup solecism trespass vice

WEAK

evildoing loss of innocence peccancy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accuracy advantage behavior care correction good deed irresponsibility kindness obedience perfection remembrance right strength strong point success

STRONG

correctness propriety

WEAK

benefit blessing good soundness

NOUN

physical defect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deficiency flaw imperfection lack shortcoming weakness

STRONG

blemish debility demerit infirmity pimple zit

WEAK

weak point

Antonyms

STRONGEST

enough perfection plenty strong point

STRONG

strength

WEAK

advantage benefit blessing correctness good soundness

Example Sentences

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Each day almost 500 trains use it and an increasing number of faults are causing delays, the repercussions of which ripple throughout the network.

From BBC

Ms Kane agrees: "By unplugging them you're removing them from the electrical supply completely which just protects against the risk of electrical faults or surges."

From BBC

“I want other families to know that they aren’t alone, and it isn’t their fault,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal

England's effort cannot be faulted, they are simply being outclassed.

From BBC

Hate is getting louder and louder these days and “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” whatever its well-meaning faults, prioritizes the sound of an innocent who should still be with us.

From Los Angeles Times

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