fault

US /fɑːlt/
UK /fɑːlt/
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1.

a bad or negative aspect of someone or something

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It's not my fault that the car broke down.
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Everyone has their faults.
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defectflawimperfectionweaknessshortcoming
2.

a break in a rock mass caused by a shifting of the earth's crust

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The earthquake occurred along a major geological fault.
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Geologists study the movement of tectonic plates and their associated faults.
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fissurefractureriftcrevice
1.

to find a defect or error in something or someone

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It's easy to fault the system, but what's the solution?
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You can't fault her effort; she tried her best.
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criticizeblamecensurereprimandreproach
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find fault withfoot faultdouble fault