Synonyms for fault

Other words for “fault”, grouped by meaning.

We found 11 synonyms for “fault”. The most common are mistake, error, defect, flaw, demerit.

noun a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

noun an imperfection in an object or machine

noun the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection

Synonymsdemerit

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

verb put or pin the blame on

Synonymsblame

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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