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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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This spring, fault lines are deepening just as the court enters its home stretch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

You can't fault his effort every single time he pulls on a Manchester City shirt.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

This is obviously a demonstration of incompetence and it is their fault.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Looking a little bit more closely, you realize that the monument is all but torn in two by the San Andreas fault.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

"The whole thing was my fault," he said, blushing a little.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

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