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