fault

• Substantiv, das einen Mangel, Defekt oder Fehler an etwas oder jemandem bezeichnet sowie die Verantwortung für einen Fehler oder ein Vergehen.

A noun referring to a defect, imperfection, or mistake in something or someone, or responsibility for an error or wrongdoing.

1. Responsibility for a mistakeA2formal

   The responsibility for an error, problem, or wrongdoing.

   Schuld

   • It was my fault that we missed the train.
   • The accident was not the driver's fault.
   • She admitted her fault and apologized.

   Synonymeaccountabilityblameculpabilityguiltresponsibility

   Antonymecreditmeritvirtue

2. Defect or imperfectionB1formal

   A flaw, weakness, or imperfection in something or someone.

   Fehler

   • There is a fault in the electrical wiring.
   • The product was recalled due to a manufacturing fault.
   • His only fault is being too generous.

   Synonymeblemishdefectdeficiencyfailingflawfrailtyimperfectioninadequacyshortcomingweakness

   Antonymeassetmeritstrengthvirtue

3. Geological fractureB2formalscientific

   A fracture or zone of fractures in the Earth's crust along which movement has occurred.

   Verwerfung

   • The San Andreas Fault is a major geological feature in California.
   • Earthquakes often occur along fault lines.
   • Scientists study fault movements to predict seismic activity.

   Synonymebreakcrackfissurefracturerift

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um auszudrücken, dass jemand oder etwas für einen Fehler oder Mangel kritisiert oder beschuldigt wird.

A verb used to indicate the act of criticizing or blaming someone or something for a mistake or flaw.

1. B2formal

   To find fault with someone or something; to criticize or blame.

   Kritisieren oder beschuldigen

   • You cannot fault her for being honest.
   • He was faulted for his lack of preparation.
   • The manager faulted the team for missing the deadline.

   Synonymeblamecensurecondemncriticizereproach

   Antonymeacclaimapplaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise