error, blunder, fault, slip, oversight, miscalculation, misjudgment, inaccuracy, lapse, misstep, faux pas, gaffe, slip-up, misunderstanding, misinterpretation, boo-boo, screw-up, mix-up, flub, blooper... [more]
blame - error - mistake - defect - flaw - shortcoming - imperfection - weakness - failing - lapse - misstep - slip - oversight - deficiency - blemish - glitch - bug - malfunction - snag - drawback - limitation - inadequacy - inconsistency - irregularity - discrepancy - miscalculation - misjudgment - blunder - faux pas - gaffe - misdeed - transgression - sin - offense - misdemeanor - delinquency - culpability - responsibility - accountability - liability - guilt - onus - charge - indictment - accusation - criticism - reproach - condemnation - censure
A fault refers to a mistake or error, often implying a responsibility or defect. It represents a failure to meet a desired standard or outcome, and can apply to both personal actions and technical malfunctions.