FAULT


Meaning of FAULT in English

n. Function: noun

1

Synonyms: IMPERFECTION , deficiency, demerit, shortcoming, sin

Related Words: infirmity, weakness

Contrasted Words: faultlessness, impeccability; meticulousness, preciseness, precision

2 an imperfection in character or an ingrained moral weakness FF1C; he has few faults FF1E;

Synonyms: failing, foible, frailty, vice

Related Words: infirmity, weakness; blemish, defect, flaw

Contrasted Words: excellence, perfection, virtue; desirability, goodness, rightness

Antonyms: merit

3

Synonyms: BLAME , culpability, guilt, onus

Related Words: accountability, answerability, liability, responsibility; crime, error, offense, sin, transgression

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