Fault

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːlt/

Fault (noun)

  1. A mistake or something wrong that causes problems.
  2. Responsibility for a problem or bad situation.
  3. A crack in the Earth's surface where movement occurs.

Examples

  • The report had a fault that needed correction.
  • She found a fault in the software code.

Common collocations: find a fault, minor fault, correct a fault, accept fault, take the fault

Synonyms of Fault

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Fault

  • — When discussing the absence of defects.
  • — When discussing moral or character faults.