faults 1 of 2

noun

Definition of faultsnext
plural of fault
1
as in weaknesses
a defect in character the common fault of being quick to judge others

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2
as in mistakes
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy there's a fault somewhere in the program

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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

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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

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faults

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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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faults
  1. weaknesses
  2. shortcomings
  3. errors
  4. scars
  5. responsibilities
  6. criticizes
  7. liabilities
  8. denounces
Noun
  • The weaknesses have been narrowed down.
    Dan Cancian, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This can help identify weaknesses in security protocols so leaders can better educate employees on how to spot and respond to potential threats.
    Rick Hutchinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of weaknesses
Noun
  • However, the shortcomings of Schoen have come with the roster’s development.
    Tyler Small, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • And those three or four starters make a big difference on a team with myriad shortcomings.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of shortcomings
Noun
  • However, there is a fundamental challenge in quantum computing space, as an increasing number of errors arise as the system grows in complexity with a higher number of qubits.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Take the recent advice from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, of all people, which suggested verifying phishing emails by checking for spelling errors and grammatical inconsistencies.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of errors
Noun
  • When the skin heals, small scars form as stretch marks.
    Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
  • For 25 years, the organization has transformed the scars of war into seeds of hope, working tirelessly to turn minefields into fertile farmland.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of scars
Noun
  • Many companies struggle with clearly defining brand management responsibilities.
    Ira Belsky, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The constant tug-of-war between parental responsibilities and professional life can lead to feelings of guilt, stress and burnout that can seem insurmountable without the right strategies in place.
    Daniel Wendt, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of responsibilities
Verb
  • To that end, the brief criticizes NASCAR’s argument it was not given a fair chance to respond to charter transfer issues related to 23XI Racing and Front Row’s plan to purchase two Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) charters.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Key Facts The report, concluding a 20-month investigation, details alleged ethical misconduct and criticizes Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Ginni Thomas, Justice Samuel Alito and former Justice Antonin Scalia.
    Ty Roush, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of criticizes
Noun
  • Total assets for the union increased 17% to $418 million, while liabilities rose 28% to $318 million, including $226 million owed to players from revenue generated by the union’s licensing arm, THINK450.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2024
  • This increases liabilities on the balance sheet but reduces actual cash flow, creating a liquidity gap.
    Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of liabilities
Verb
  • In hearing this, Cardinal Lawrence then denounces one of the cardinals lying to the others.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2024
  • In a separate filing, Brooks denounces Roe's legal team for naming him in her California lawsuit before the Mississippi court could rule whether to allow Brooks to continue the case with a pseudonym.
    KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2024
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