Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Faults.
Faults - as a noun
A wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
Example: "He made a bad mistake"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
error5mistake13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
nonaccomplishmentnonachievement24Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
blot6smear7smirch13spot6
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stain5confusion14mix-upincursion11miscalculation20misestimation17misreckoning21distortion11miscue10parapraxis21slip6slip-upoffside14lapse7oversight16omission10skip10bloomer11blooper11blunder10boo-boobotch12bungle9flub9foul-uppratfall13balls-upballup10cockup16mess-upbetise8folly11foolishness17imbecility19stupidity15renege7revoke13
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An imperfection in an object or machine
Example: "A flaw caused the crystal to shatter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defect12flaw10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
imperfection21imperfectness22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection
Example: "They discussed the merits and demerits of her novel"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demerit10(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
Example: "They built it right over a geological fault"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break11faulting12fracture13geological faultshift11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cleft10crevice14fissure10scissure10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.)
Example: "It took much longer to find the fault than to fix it"
Responsibility for a bad situation or event
Example: "It was john's fault"
Faults - as a verb
Example Sentences
"He always blames others for his faults."
"The mechanic found several faults in the engine."
"She is aware of her faults and is working to improve them."
"The earthquake caused several faults in the ground."
"The teacher pointed out the faults in the student's essay."
Word Game Points
Is FAULTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, faults is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FAULTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is FAULTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, faults is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFAULTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is FAULTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, faults is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFAULTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
