Fault

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