fault

1 of 2

noun

ˈfȯlt

in poetry also ˈfȯt

: weakness, failing

especially : a moral weakness less serious than a vice

He loves her despite her many faults.

: a physical or intellectual imperfection or impairment : defect

a theory with some serious faults

: an error especially in service in a net or racket game

She committed too many faults to win the match.

: responsibility for wrongdoing or failure

the accident was the driver's fault

: mistake

The misplacement of "only" is one of the most common writing faults.

: misdemeanor

a small boy's faults

: a fracture in the crust of a planet (such as the earth) or moon accompanied by a displacement of one side of the fracture with respect to the other usually in a direction parallel to the fracture

Frequent earthquakes have occurred along the San Andreas Fault.

obsolete : lack

fault

2 of 2

verb

faulted; faulting; faults

transitive verb

: to find a fault in

easy to praise this book and to fault it

H. G. Roepke

: blame, censure

can't fault them for not coming

: to produce a geologic fault in

intransitive verb

: to commit a fault : err

: to fracture so as to produce a geologic fault

Example Sentences

Noun Lack of courage is his worst fault. If the book has a fault, it's that it's too long. It's your own fault you missed that bus. Through no fault of his own, he won't be able to attend the meeting. She committed too many faults to win the match. Verb The truck driver was faulted for the accident. Many have faulted her for not acting sooner. I can't fault him for trying to protect his family. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

People are quick to find fault with ambitious, successful women and to excuse unethical men.

Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 Peterson also found fault with the National Marine Fisheries Service using hatcheries to try to boost populations without a complete evaluation of how these fish might harm wild populations.

Hal Bernton, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Aug. 2022 The root cause analysis must admit fault and accurately explain why the seller was suspended.

Lesley Hensell, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 The new president would soon find fault with the director, too.

New York Times, 28 July 2022 The review board also found fault with Yasenchack’s handling of Ellis during the stop.

John H. Tucker, cleveland, 27 July 2022 The commission, who now has its first female chair, also opted not to issue any new bar licenses this month — after finding fault with the applications of three establishments.

Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 July 2022 But neither Ahmed nor Fisher found fault with their races strategically.

Ken Goe For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 24 July 2022 Some members of the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission expressed frustration that Oxendine didn't admit fault in the consent order, which the commission approved 4-1.

Jeff Amy, ajc, 12 May 2022

Verb

Republicans, meanwhile, fault Galvin for opposing a bid to require voters to present ID at polling places and for supporting the VOTES Act, which allows people to vote by mail for any reason.

Mark Shanahan, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Who can fault an emergency room physician for an AI algorithm that misses papilledema—a swelling of the retina?

George Maliha, Scientific American, 29 June 2022 Multiple surveys do show that voters have a sense of foreboding about the economy and that most people fault the president.

Josh Boak, Chron, 20 Aug. 2022 But as the House prepares for votes destined to fall short, and the Senate lays out hearings that are also almost certainly leading nowhere, some advocates fault the president for not doing more and doing it more quickly.

Jessie Dimartino, ABC News, 12 July 2022 Democrats fault many Republicans for opposing gun regulation.

Alexa Corse, WSJ, 25 May 2022 Some critics of originalism fault it on natural-law grounds.

J. Joel Alicea, National Review, 3 May 2022 More than half the book is devoted to the recreation opportunities in Alaska, which is hard to fault.

David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 26 June 2022 Orban's antagonistic approach to Zelenskyy and conspicuous caution around damaging relations with Russia, even as Moscow is accused of committing war crimes in Ukraine, has led to fault lines appearing among his European friends.

Justin Spike, ajc, 4 Apr. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

fault

noun

: a usually intentional act forbidden by law

also : a usually intentional omission to do something (as to exercise due care) required by law see also negligence compare no-fault, strict liability at liability

Note: Sometimes when fault is used in legal contexts it includes negligence, sometimes it is considered synonymous with negligence, and sometimes it is distinguished from negligence. Fault and negligence are the usual bases for liability in the law of torts.

: responsibility for an act or omission that causes damage or injury to another

relative degrees of fault

单词	faults
释义	fault 1 of 2 noun ˈfȯlt in poetry also ˈfȯt 1 a : weakness, failing especially : a moral weakness less serious than a vice He loves her despite her many faults. b : a physical or intellectual imperfection or impairment : defect a theory with some serious faults c : an error especially in service in a net or racket game She committed too many faults to win the match. 2 : responsibility for wrongdoing or failure the accident was the driver's fault 3 a : mistake The misplacement of "only" is one of the most common writing faults. b : misdemeanor a small boy's faults 4 : a fracture in the crust of a planet (such as the earth) or moon accompanied by a displacement of one side of the fracture with respect to the other usually in a direction parallel to the fracture Frequent earthquakes have occurred along the San Andreas Fault. 5 obsolete : lack Illustration of fault 1 fault with displaced strata a b c d e; 2 scarp fault 2 of 2 verb faulted; faulting; faults transitive verb 1 : to find a fault in easy to praise this book and to fault it H. G. Roepke 2 : blame, censure can't fault them for not coming 3 : to produce a geologic fault in intransitive verb 1 : to commit a fault : err 2 : to fracture so as to produce a geologic fault Phrases at fault 1 : open to blame : responsible you were really at fault 2 : unable to find the scent and continue chase to a fault : to an excessive degree precise to a fault Synonyms Noun demerit dereliction failing foible frailty shortcoming sin vice want weakness Verb blame censure condemn criticize denounce dis [slang] diss dispraise knock pan reprehend slag [chiefly British] See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Lack of courage is his worst fault. If the book has a fault, it's that it's too long. It's your own fault you missed that bus. Through no fault of his own, he won't be able to attend the meeting. She committed too many faults to win the match. Verb The truck driver was faulted for the accident. Many have faulted her for not acting sooner. I can't fault him for trying to protect his family. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun People are quick to find fault with ambitious, successful women and to excuse unethical men. Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 Peterson also found fault with the National Marine Fisheries Service using hatcheries to try to boost populations without a complete evaluation of how these fish might harm wild populations. Hal Bernton, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Aug. 2022 The root cause analysis must admit fault and accurately explain why the seller was suspended. Lesley Hensell, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 The new president would soon find fault with the director, too. New York Times, 28 July 2022 The review board also found fault with Yasenchack’s handling of Ellis during the stop. John H. Tucker, cleveland, 27 July 2022 The commission, who now has its first female chair, also opted not to issue any new bar licenses this month — after finding fault with the applications of three establishments. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 July 2022 But neither Ahmed nor Fisher found fault with their races strategically. Ken Goe For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 24 July 2022 Some members of the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission expressed frustration that Oxendine didn't admit fault in the consent order, which the commission approved 4-1. Jeff Amy, ajc, 12 May 2022 Verb Republicans, meanwhile, fault Galvin for opposing a bid to require voters to present ID at polling places and for supporting the VOTES Act, which allows people to vote by mail for any reason. Mark Shanahan, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Who can fault an emergency room physician for an AI algorithm that misses papilledema—a swelling of the retina? George Maliha, Scientific American, 29 June 2022 Multiple surveys do show that voters have a sense of foreboding about the economy and that most people fault the president. Josh Boak, Chron, 20 Aug. 2022 But as the House prepares for votes destined to fall short, and the Senate lays out hearings that are also almost certainly leading nowhere, some advocates fault the president for not doing more and doing it more quickly. Jessie Dimartino, ABC News, 12 July 2022 Democrats fault many Republicans for opposing gun regulation. Alexa Corse, WSJ, 25 May 2022 Some critics of originalism fault it on natural-law grounds. J. Joel Alicea, National Review, 3 May 2022 More than half the book is devoted to the recreation opportunities in Alaska, which is hard to fault. David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 26 June 2022 Orban's antagonistic approach to Zelenskyy and conspicuous caution around damaging relations with Russia, even as Moscow is accused of committing war crimes in Ukraine, has led to fault lines appearing among his European friends. Justin Spike, ajc, 4 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English faute, falte, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin fallita, from feminine of fallitus, past participle of Latin fallere* to deceive, disappoint First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5 Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Phrases Containing fault comma fault fault line find fault foot fault no-fault fault-tolerant transform fault double fault at fault to a fault See More comma fault fault line find fault foot fault no-fault fault-tolerant transform fault double fault at fault to a fault See More Kids Definition fault noun ˈfȯlt 1 : a weakness in character : failing Forgetfulness is my worst fault. 2 : responsibility for something wrong Why should he take the blame when it wasn't his fault? 3 : flaw, imperfection She bought the jacket even though it had a fault. 4 : a crack in the earth's crust along which movement occurs Legal Definition fault noun 1 : a usually intentional act forbidden by law also : a usually intentional omission to do something (as to exercise due care) required by law see also negligence compare no-fault, strict liability at liability Note: Sometimes when fault is used in legal contexts it includes negligence, sometimes it is considered synonymous with negligence, and sometimes it is distinguished from negligence. Fault and negligence are the usual bases for liability in the law of torts. 2 : responsibility for an act or omission that causes damage or injury to another relative degrees of fault see also comparative fault History and Etymology for fault Anglo-French faute lack, failing, ultimately from Latin fallere to deceive, disappoint faults 1 of 2 noun plural of fault 1 as in weaknesses a defect in character the common fault of being quick to judge others Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance weaknesses shortcomings sins failings deficiencies foibles frailties vices demerits flaws derelictions wants imperfections evils corruptions blemishes feet of clay blots stains immoralities minuses depravities spots soft spots nits Achilles' heels Antonyms & Near Antonyms virtues merits excellences perfections moralities integrities rectitudes probities See More 2 as in mistakes an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy there's a fault somewhere in the program Synonyms & Similar Words mistakes errors blunders inaccuracies miscues missteps flubs fumbles screwups stumbles goofs gaffes trips oversights slipups bobbles bricks lapses gaffs clangers clinkers boobs boo-boos fluffs slips pratfalls misunderstandings misjudgments misreadings miscalculations bloopers misconceptions snafus misinterpretations misstatements misconstructions howlers foul-ups misdescriptions misapprehensions misimpressions boners bloomers miscomprehensions Antonyms & Near Antonyms accuracies perfections exactitudes precisions infallibilities inerrancies 3 as in defects something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing the minor faults in the leather are entirely natural and are what gives it a look different from vinyl Synonyms & Similar Words defects scars blotches flaws imperfections marks irregularities distortions deformities blemishes weaknesses stains abnormalities blights excrescences mars disfigurements spots bugs pockmarks injuries glitches failings damages excrescencies malformations kinks blots impairments misshapes taints blurs defacements Antonyms & Near Antonyms enhancements ornaments decorations adornments embellishments 4 as in blames the state of being held as the cause of something that needs to be set right the investigator determined that the auto accident was entirely the other driver's fault Synonyms & Similar Words blames responsibilities liabilities answerabilities accountabilities faults 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of fault as in criticizes to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of you should look at your own work before faulting what others have done Synonyms & Similar Words blames criticizes condemns attacks denounces knocks tweaks censures dispraises pans slags complains scolds slams reprehends slashes gripes takes to task finds fault (with) quibbles blasts lashes kicks niggles comes down hard (on) cavils grumbles disses grouses beefs whines murmurs moans bellyaches bitches reprimands admonishes rebukes reproaches mutters assails upbraids skewers crabs reproves growls kvetches disparages crucifies nicks (at) excoriates carps discommends chides snipes (at) keelhauls belittles bad-mouths derides berates clobbers gibbets croaks hammers decries pillories flays fusses lambastes lambasts drubs castigates puts down Antonyms & Near Antonyms praises lauds extols approves extolls recommends indorses sanctions endorses commends See More
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