Synonyms of faults

faults 1 of 2

noun

plural of fault

1

as in weaknesses

a defect in character

the common fault of being quick to judge others

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weaknesses
• shortcomings
• sins
• failings
• deficiencies
• foibles
• frailties
• vices
• demerits
• derelictions
• feet of clay
• wants
• flaws
• evils
• imperfections
• corruptions
• blemishes
• stains
• blots
• immoralities
• minuses
• depravities
• spots
• soft spots
• nits
• Achilles' heels

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• virtues
• merits
• excellences
• perfections
• moralities
• integrities
• rectitudes
• probities

2

as in mistakes

an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy

there's a fault somewhere in the program

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mistakes
• errors
• blunders
• inaccuracies
• miscues
• missteps
• fumbles
• stumbles
• trips
• flubs
• screwups
• oversights
• bricks
• gaffes
• goofs
• lapses
• slipups
• bobbles
• gaffs
• clinkers
• clangers
• boobs
• slips
• fluffs
• boo-boos
• pratfalls
• misunderstandings
• bloopers
• misjudgments
• howlers
• misconceptions
• snafus
• misreadings
• miscalculations
• misinterpretations
• misstatements
• misconstructions
• boners
• foul-ups
• misapprehensions
• bloomers
• misdescriptions
• misimpressions
• miscomprehensions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accuracies
• precisions
• exactitudes
• perfections
• infallibilities
• inerrancies

3

as in defects

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defects
• scars
• blotches
• flaws
• marks
• imperfections
• irregularities
• distortions
• deformities
• blemishes
• stains
• weaknesses
• blights
• abnormalities
• excrescences
• disfigurements
• spots
• pockmarks
• bugs
• injuries
• damages
• excrescencies
• glitches
• mars
• malformations
• failings
• kinks
• blots
• impairments
• misshapes
• blurs
• taints
• defacements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enhancements
• ornaments
• decorations
• adornments
• embellishments

4

as in blames

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blames
• responsibilities
• liabilities
• accountabilities
• answerabilities

faults

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of fault

as in criticizes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blames
• criticizes
• condemns
• knocks
• denounces
• attacks
• tweaks
• pans
• censures
• finds fault (with)
• complains
• slags
• slams
• dispraises
• reprehends
• takes to task
• scolds
• slashes
• kicks
• comes down hard (on)
• lashes
• disses
• blasts
• gripes
• grumbles
• whines
• quibbles
• moans
• murmurs
• grouses
• beefs
• admonishes
• assails
• niggles
• nicks (at)
• reprimands
• bitches
• rebukes
• upbraids
• cavils
• skewers
• mutters
• growls
• reproaches
• chides
• clobbers
• reproves
• disparages
• crucifies
• bellyaches
• crabs
• snipes (at)
• excoriates
• berates
• kvetches
• belittles
• derides
• carps
• decries
• pillories
• croaks
• flays
• hammers
• bad-mouths
• discommends
• lambastes
• keelhauls
• castigates
• fusses
• drubs
• gibbets
• puts down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praises
• approves
• recommends
• endorses
• commends
• extols
• lauds
• sanctions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of faults

Noun

In truth, heat waves stress power grids in a number of ways, producing faults and outages on a variety of scales, small and large. — Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

But at least Janet, for all of her faults, is working toward a resolution. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 July 2026

What else is going on Back-to-back earthquakes rocked the area north of Los Angeles near two of California’s most significant faults, sending shock waves across the region. — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

These tremors are made possible by faults — cracks in the bedrock — deep below the surface, according to Bauer. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

This explains the difference between the actual movement of the faults and that suggested by the measurement of earthquakes, opening new horizons for marine geophysicists. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

Scientists have long suspected that many faults at mid-ocean ridges don’t move entirely through earthquakes. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 8 July 2026

At the same time, faults in the area spread by anywhere from 2 to 4 meters. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026

Nolan, for his directorial or writing faults, is an exceptionally talented technical filmmaker, and seemed tailor made to bring ancient Greece and the legendary story to life. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

Verb

Rodriguez, who was a persistent critic of FPL in the Senate, faults Uthmeier for not intervening against the utility’s $7 billion rate hike, which is being appealed in court after the Public Service Commission approved it. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026

Aligned groups, such as Democratic Majority for Israel, have criticized more recent comments, including a May op-ed in which Van Hollen faults Israel for the failure of a two-state solution to the Palestinian conflict. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 22 June 2026

The legal filing also faults the company’s handling of smoke damage claims, including denials of payments for hygienic testing. — Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026

On the next page, David Greising faults Mayor Brandon Johnson for failing to adequately entice the Bears to stay in Chicago. — Colleen Kujawa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026

The center’s report also faults Missouri and Kansas, along with many other states, for not taxing online gambling companies enough. — Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026

In the Gospels, Jesus faults the Pharisees for insisting on a legalistic Sabbath. — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025

The group’s memo faults the NDAA on two fronts. — Brett Samuels, The Hill, 8 Dec. 2025

The Cartwell family's complaint also faults a DPW supervisor for allegedly allowing the truck driver to leave the scene in a Lyft. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025