fault

/fˈɒlt/

/ˈfɔɫt/

to fault

MAIN VERB

put or pin the blame on

synonyms : blame

antonyms : absolve

Fault

a wrong move or act

synonyms : error

an imperfection, defect, or flaw in an object or machine that prevents it from functioning properly or effectively

synonyms : defect

the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection

synonyms : demerit

antonyms : merit

(sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area)

the responsibility for a mistake or misfortune

(electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.)

(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other

synonyms : break

Examples

1. As the saying goes, love sees no faults.

2. They were both at fault.

3. He always finds faults in others and never has a good word to say for anyone.

4. Taxi apparently jammed the brake, but it still the van's fault for not keeping a safe distance.