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- [fahynd fawlt]
- /faɪnd fɔlt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fahynd fawlt]
- /faɪnd fɔlt/
Definitions of find fault words
- noun find fault a defect or imperfection; flaw; failing: a fault in the brakes; a fault in one's character. 1
- noun find fault responsibility for failure or a wrongful act: It is my fault that we have not finished. 1
- noun find fault an error or mistake: a fault in addition. 1
- noun find fault a misdeed or transgression: to confess one's faults. 1
- noun find fault Sports. a ball that when served does not land in the proper section of an opponent's court. a failure to serve the ball according to the rules, as from within a certain area. 1
- noun find fault Geology, Mining. a break in the continuity of a body of rock or of a vein, with dislocation along the plane of the fracture (fault plane) 1
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Origin of find fault
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English faute < Anglo-French, Middle French < Vulgar Latin *fallita, noun use of feminine of *fallitus, for Latin falsus, past participle of fallere to be wrong
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Parts of speech for Find fault
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
find fault popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
find fault usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for find fault
verb find fault
- belittle — If you belittle someone or something, you say or imply that they are unimportant or not very good.
- criticize — If you criticize someone or something, you express your disapproval of them by saying what you think is wrong with them.
- disparage — to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle: Do not disparage good manners.
- knock — to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
- malign — to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame: to malign an honorable man.
Antonyms for find fault
verb find fault
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
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