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fault vs flaw

flaw vs fault

fault and flaw both are nouns.

fault and flaw both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fault Yes No Yes No
flaw Yes No Yes No
As nouns, fault and flaw are synonyms defined as:
  • fault and flaw: an imperfection in an object or machine
Other synonyms of fault include defect.
fault (noun) flaw (noun)
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention an imperfection in an object or machine
(sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area) defect or weakness in a person's character
the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness
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
fault (verb) flaw (verb)
put or pin the blame on add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective
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