fault
7 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
faults
plural
faults
Britannica Dictionary definition of FAULT
1
[count]
a
:
a bad quality or part of someone's character
:
a weakness in character
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He loved her despite her many faults. [=failings]
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Lack of courage is his worst fault.
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In spite of her faults, she's a loyal friend. = For all her faults, she's a loyal friend.
b
:
a problem or bad part that prevents something from being perfect
:
a flaw or defect
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We discussed the book's strengths and faults. [=weaknesses]
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If the book has a fault, it's that it's too long.
2
[noncount]
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responsibility for a problem, mistake, bad situation, etc.
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The accident was not her fault. [=she did not cause the accident; she should not be blamed for the accident]
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It's all my fault. [=I am responsible]
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It's your own fault you missed that bus.
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Through no fault of his own, he won't be able to attend the meeting.
3
[count]
tennis
:
a mistake that results in a bad serve
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see also double fault
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She committed too many faults to win the match.
4
[count]
geology
:
a break in the Earth's crust
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Frequent earthquakes have occurred along the San Andreas Fault.
at fault
:
deserving blame for something bad
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responsible
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She's not at fault for the accident.
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It will be difficult to determine who's really at fault.
find fault
to a fault
:
to a great or excessive degree
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generous to a fault [=very generous or too generous]
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honest to a fault
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a faultless [=perfect, flawless] performance
— faultlessly
adverb-
She performed faultlessly.
— faultlessness
noun [noncount]
2
fault
/ˈfɑːlt/
verb
faults;
faulted;
faulting
2
fault
/ˈfɑːlt/
verb
faults;
faulted;
faulting
Britannica Dictionary definition of FAULT
[+ object]
1
:
to criticize (something)
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One critic faulted the book as (being) too long.
2
:
to blame or criticize (someone)
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The truck driver was faulted for the accident.
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Many have faulted her for not acting sooner.
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I can't fault him for trying to protect his family.
