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flaw vs fault

fault vs flaw

flaw and fault both are nouns.

flaw and fault both are verbs.

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

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