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blame, sin; mistake n.
physical defect n.

NOUN

blame, sin; mistake

Synonyms

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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 slip-up solecism trespass vice

WEAK

evil doing loss of innocence peccancy

Antonyms

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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

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deficiency imperfection lack shortcoming weakness

STRONG

blemish debility demerit infirmity pimple zit

WEAK

weak point

Antonyms

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enough perfection plenty strong point

STRONG

strength

WEAK

advantage benefit blessing correctness good soundness

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faults

For all his faults, Mr. Obama never wavered in his view that there is nothing wrong with America that democracy can’t fix.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Runner-up Rybakina had one ace and four double faults, hitting just 13 winners and making 23 unforced errors in total.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

I had my notebook open beside me, ready to catalogue the toast’s faults.

From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026

The region contains faults, volcanic structures, rifts, scarps, and active subduction and spreading zones, many located at depths that make detailed sonar mapping extremely difficult.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026

Dad always picks faults with what I buy.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell