Fault Definition
fault
noun
- a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention; "he made a bad mistake"; "she was quick to point out my errors"; "I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults"
- an imperfection in an object or machine; "a flaw caused the crystal to shatter"; "if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer"
- the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection; "they discussed the merits and demerits of her novel"; "he knew his own faults much better than she did"
- (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other; "they built it right over a geological fault"; "he studied the faulting of the earth's crust"
- (electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.); "it took much longer to find the fault than to fix it"
- responsibility for a bad situation or event; "it was John's fault"
- (sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area); "he served too many double faults"
verb
- put or pin the blame on
"Fault" in song lyrics
See how fault is used in real songs:
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"They all shiesty, hungry, that ain't my fault"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot -
"No snitchin' and I took all the fault"
2nd II None — Y? -
"Oh it ain't my fault"
504 Boyz f/ Krazy — Roll Roll
Words that rhyme with fault
Usage tips for "fault"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "fault" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for fault to find words that pair well.