faults

NOUN

blame, sin; mistake

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blunder crime defect error failing flaw guilt indiscretion lapse liability misconduct miscue misdeed negligence offense omission oversight responsibility transgression weakness wrong wrongdoing

STRONG

accountability answerability culpability delinquency dereliction foible frailty impropriety inaccuracy infirmity malfeasance malpractice misdemeanor onus slip slip-up solecism trespass vice

WEAK

evil doing loss of innocence peccancy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accuracy advantage behavior care correction good deed irresponsibility kindness obedience perfection remembrance right strength strong point success

STRONG

correctness propriety

WEAK

benefit blessing good soundness

NOUN

physical defect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deficiency imperfection lack shortcoming weakness

STRONG

blemish debility demerit infirmity pimple zit

WEAK

weak point

Antonyms

STRONGEST

enough perfection plenty strong point

STRONG

strength

WEAK

advantage benefit blessing correctness good soundness

Example Sentences

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The study also highlights how major geological faults can strongly influence whether magma erupts or becomes trapped underground.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Typically, researchers seeking to study earthquakes place sensors near known faults and wait.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The university denied accusations that he was dismissed because of his anti-government views, saying it was for "disciplinary faults", local media reported at the time.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

He faults board leadership for inconsistent academic outcomes, overreliance on social promotion, bureaucracy that consumes resources and lack of transparency and accountability.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Looking back, Maya realized that it wasn’t really either of their faults.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway