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admonish |
to find fault with or correct in a mild but firm way. [1/2 definitions] |
blame |
to place responsibility on for a mistake or fault. [2/3 definitions] |
bug |
(informal) a mistake or fault that keeps something from working properly. [1/6 definitions] |
complaint |
something that one has found fault with. [1/3 definitions] |
critical |
likely to find fault. [1/3 definitions] |
demerit |
a mark made on a person's record because of some fault or failure. |
excuse |
a reason offered to explain, or ask for pardon for, a fault. [1/5 definitions] |
fault |
something wrong with a thing or person that causes problems for someone or something else. [3/4 definitions] |
flaw1 |
a fault or defect. [1/3 definitions] |
hole |
a mistake or weak point; fault. [1/3 definitions] |
innocence |
freedom from guilt, blame, or fault. [1/2 definitions] |
minus |
a fault or lack; shortcoming. [1/5 definitions] |
perfection |
the state or condition of being without a fault or mistake. |
perfectly |
in a manner that is without a fault or mistake. [1/2 definitions] |
quarrel |
to find fault; complain. [1/3 definitions] |
shortcoming |
a fault or weakness in character, behavior, or ability. |
to blame |
in error or at fault. |
vice1 |
a slight personal fault or weakness. [1/2 definitions] |
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