Fault

noun
/fɔːlt/

Meaning

an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature; responsibility for an accident or misfortune
A mistake, error, or responsibility for a problem.

Example Sentences

The accident was caused by a fault in the car's braking system.

It was not her fault that the train was late.

Example Expressions

at fault

Synonyms

defect, flaw, error, mistake, responsibility
Entry 1
defect, flaw, error, mistake
Entry 2
mistake, flaw, defect, error, responsibility

Antonyms

perfection, strength, virtue, merit
Entry 1
perfection, strength, virtue, merit
Entry 2
perfection, merit

Collocations

at fault, find fault, mechanical fault, take the fault, fault line
Entry 1
at fault, find fault, mechanical fault
Entry 2
take the fault, find fault, fault line, at fault

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