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
• gaffes
• bricks
• 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

Defending champion Rybakina hit six aces but needed 11 set points to take the first set in a match that featured erratic serving and a total of 11 double-faults between her and Shnaider. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

But for all Vicki’s faults, this season of RHOC is also doing her no favors. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2026

For all their faults, the Broncos still have a great defense, keeping Parker Washington, Davante Adams, Mike Evans, and even the great JSN out of the end zone. — Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

Both of their parents project their own faults onto their kids, yet Carrie and Chris turn out differently. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026

In this new study, scientists analyzing images snapped by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) have spotted over 10,000 young faults, or cracks across the moon's surface. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026

After reviewing images taken by the LROC, the study’s authors tallied over 10,000 visible lunar faults. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Oct. 2026

Facts are faced, faults are noted, death and life are seen and held. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

Taylor’s attorney, Barbara Berkowitz, caught up with PEOPLE and shared one of Taylor’s few faults. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Verb

The daughter, Shannon Amos, faults her brother, Kelly Christopher Amos, for delaying medical care while isolating the actor from his family and friends in the years leading up to his death. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

The report specifically faults the Ohio Department of Development's oversight, as well as actions by local affiliates, including the Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network in Cleveland and Ohio State University South Centers in Piketon. — CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Foulkes faults McKee on energy policy Democratic primary challenger Helena Foulkes' campaign said the emergency declaration is a sign things are not going well. — Patrick Anderson, The Providence Journal, 24 July 2026

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