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Q: How does the noun 'fault' differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of fault are failing , foible , frailty , and vice . While all these words mean "an imperfection or weakness of character," fault implies a failure, not necessarily culpable, to reach some standard of perfection in disposition, action, or habit. // a writer of many virtues and few faults

Q: When could 'failing' be used to replace 'fault'?

The words failing and fault can be used in similar contexts, but failing suggests a minor shortcoming in character. // being late is a failing of mine

Q: When might 'foible' be a better fit than 'fault'?

Although the words foible and fault have much in common, foible applies to a harmless or endearing weakness or idiosyncrasy. // an eccentric's charming foibles

Q: In what contexts can 'frailty' take the place of 'fault'?

While the synonyms frailty and fault are close in meaning, frailty implies a general or chronic proneness to yield to temptation. // human frailties

Q: When is it sensible to use 'vice' instead of 'fault'?

The synonyms vice and fault are sometimes interchangeable, but vice can be a general term for any imperfection or weakness, but it often suggests violation of a moral code or the giving of offense to the moral sensibilities of others. // compulsive gambling was his vice

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(Entry 1 of 2)

1 a defect in character

the common fault of being quick to judge others

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feet of clay

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merit,
virtue

2 an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy

there's a fault somewhere in the program

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3 responsibility for wrongdoing or failure

getting the time of the performance wrong was entirely my fault

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4 something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing

the minor faults in the leather are entirely natural and are what gives it a look different from vinyl

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5 the state of being held as the cause of something that needs to be set right

the investigator determined that the auto accident was entirely the other driver's fault

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fault

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Synonyms & Antonyms of fault (Entry 2 of 2)

to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of

you should look at your own work before faulting what others have done

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blame,
censure,
condemn,
criticize,
denounce,
dis
(also diss)
[slang],
dispraise,
knock,
pan,
reprehend,
slag
[chiefly British]

Words Related to fault

skewer,
tweak

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Frequently Asked Questions About fault

How does the noun fault differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of fault are failing, foible, frailty, and vice. While all these words mean "an imperfection or weakness of character," fault implies a failure, not necessarily culpable, to reach some standard of perfection in disposition, action, or habit.

a writer of many virtues and few faults

When could failing be used to replace fault?

The words failing and fault can be used in similar contexts, but failing suggests a minor shortcoming in character.

being late is a failing of mine

When might foible be a better fit than fault?

Although the words foible and fault have much in common, foible applies to a harmless or endearing weakness or idiosyncrasy.

an eccentric's charming foibles

In what contexts can frailty take the place of fault?

While the synonyms frailty and fault are close in meaning, frailty implies a general or chronic proneness to yield to temptation.

human frailties

When is it sensible to use vice instead of fault?

The synonyms vice and fault are sometimes interchangeable, but vice can be a general term for any imperfection or weakness, but it often suggests violation of a moral code or the giving of offense to the moral sensibilities of others.

compulsive gambling was his vice