Fault

Quick meaning: Fault is a noun meaning (typically uncountable) Culpability; the responsibility for a blameworthy event.

Meaning

(typically uncountable) Culpability; the responsibility for a blameworthy event.

More Meanings

1. A defect, imperfection, or weakness; more severe than a flaw.
2. A mistake or error.
3. A point at which something is divided, interrupted, or disconnected.
4. (transitive) To criticize, blame or find fault with something or someone.
5. (intransitive, geology) To fracture.
6. (intransitive) To commit a mistake or error.
7. (obsolete) want; lack; absence

Example Sentences

one, it pleases me, for fault of a better, to call my friend

No, don't blame yourself. It's my fault that we lost the game.

For that, says he, I ne'er will fault thee / But for humbleness exalt thee.

I told them the pie was still too hot. If they burn their tongues, that's their fault.

Word Forms

• faults
• faulting
• faulted

Synonyms for fault

Depending on context, synonyms include accuse, admonish, animadvert, bash, slash, lash.

Antonyms for fault

Common opposites include free, merit, absolve, justify, virtue.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include defect, demerit, error, mistake, break, fracture.

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