Fault | Mean of fault in English Dictionary

/ˈfɑːlt/

• Noun
• a bad quality or part of someone's character
1. He loved her despite her many faults. [=failings]
2. Lack of courage is his worst fault.
3. In spite of her faults, she's a loyal friend. = For all her faults, she's a loyal friend.
• a problem or bad part that prevents something from being perfect
1. We discussed the book's strengths and faults. [=weaknesses]
2. If the book has a fault, it's that it's too long.
• responsibility for a problem, mistake, bad situation, etc.
1. The accident was not her fault. [=she did not cause the accident; she should not be blamed for the accident]
2. It's all my fault. [=I am responsible]
3. It's your own fault you missed that bus.
4. Through no fault of his own, he won't be able to attend the meeting.

• a mistake that results in a bad serve
1. She committed too many faults to win the match.
• a break in the Earth's crust
1. Frequent earthquakes have occurred along the San Andreas Fault.
• deserving blame for something bad
1. She's not at fault for the accident.
2. It will be difficult to determine who's really at fault.
• to a great or excessive degree
1. generous to a fault [=very generous or too generous]
2. honest to a fault
• Verb
• to criticize (something)
1. One critic faulted the book as (being) too long.
• to blame or criticize (someone)
1. The truck driver was faulted for the accident.
2. Many have faulted her for not acting sooner.
3. I can't fault him for trying to protect his family.