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demerit vs fault

fault vs demerit

demerit and fault both are nouns.

demerit is not a verb while fault is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
demerit Yes No No No
fault Yes No Yes No
As nouns, demerit and fault are synonyms defined as:
  • demerit and fault: the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection
demerit (noun) fault (noun)
the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces (sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area)
the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection
responsibility for a bad situation or event
(electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.)
(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
an imperfection in an object or machine
demerit (verb) fault (verb)
put or pin the blame on
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