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faults

NOUN

blame, sin; mistake

Synonyms

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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

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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

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deficiency imperfection lack shortcoming weakness

STRONG

blemish debility demerit infirmity pimple zit

WEAK

weak point

Antonyms

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enough perfection plenty strong point

STRONG

strength

WEAK

advantage benefit blessing correctness good soundness

Example Sentences

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"They are active, dynamic parts of the fault system, and understanding how they work changes how we think about earthquake limits on these faults."

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

At one point in April, 10 vessels from its 32-strong ferry fleet were out of action due to technical faults, annual overhauls or crewing issues.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The Prince of Demons, for all his many faults, loved to impress.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny