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What is another word for fault?

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Noun
A defect or weakness
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“I felt very emotional during the service, my lip trembling on several occasions, and I slipped into my usual fault of speaking softly when that happens.”
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A mistake or error
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“All this is much more than an editorial fault, as it constitutes evidence that the author has not thoroughly analyzed his subject.”
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Responsibility for an accident or misfortune
“The fault for the company's failure was placed squarely on the shoulders of its board of directors.”
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A misguided act
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“As it now seems to me, I must have committed the fault of not putting my whole trust in His Majesty.”
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Something that mars the appearance or completeness of something
“Any interference with the balance could lead to an alteration of the fabric's characteristics, which, in turn, could lead to a fault in the fabric.”
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The state of being ill or unhealthy
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A hindrance or obstruction in doing something
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A crack, split, or break in something
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A tiny dot or spot
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A shameful act or quality that damages an otherwise good character or reputation
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An ambiguity or inadequacy in a set of rules that can be potentially exploited
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A declaration of fault or blame against another
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A person's ruin or downfall
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A shameful act or misdeed that has been hidden or made secret
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An abnormal feature, characteristic, or occurrence
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Verb
To criticize someone for inadequacy or mistakes
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“Critics have chosen to fault leaders for failing to present alternatives.”
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To blame, or find fault with, for a wrongdoing
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To accuse, blame or pronounce (someone) guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
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