fault

fault

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/fɔːlt/]

Senses

1. fault (noun) — sense 1

Definition: Culpability; the responsibility for a blameworthy event.

Example: No, don't blame yourself. It's my fault that we lost the game.

2. fault (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A defect, imperfection, or weakness; more severe than a flaw.: A failing of character; less severe than a vice.

Example: Despite all her faults, she’s a good person at heart.

Concept: Изъян

Polarities of the concept

3. fault (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A defect, imperfection, or weakness; more severe than a flaw.: A characteristic, positive or negative or both, which increases one's risk of danger or difficulty.

Example: You're still young, that's your fault.

4. fault (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To criticize, blame or find fault with something or someone.

Example: For that, says he, I ne'er will fault thee / But for humbleness exalt thee.

5. fault (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To fracture.

6. fault (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To commit a mistake or error.

Polarities

Beauty ↔ Ugliness — concept «Изъян»

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