noun
1.
Synonyms: imperfection , deficiency, demerit, shortcoming, sin
Related Word: infirmity, weakness
Contrasted words: faultlessness, impeccability; meticulousness, preciseness, precision
2.
an imperfection in character or an ingrained moral weakness
he has few faults
Synonyms: failing, foible, frailty, vice
Related Word: infirmity, weakness; blemish, defect, flaw
Contrasted words: excellence, perfection, virtue; desirability, goodness, rightness
Antonyms: merit
3.
Synonyms: blame , culpability, guilt, onus
Related Word: accountability, answerability, liability, responsibility; crime, error, offense, sin, transgression