Fault
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To criticize, blame or find fault with something or someone. To fracture. To commit a mistake or error.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A defect; something that detracts from perfection. A mistake or error. A weakness of character. A minor offense. Blame; the responsibility for a mistake. A fracture in a rock formation causing a discontinuity An illegal serve. An abnormal connection in a circuit.
Example sentence: We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change.
Flaw
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden.A defect or error in a contract or other document which may make the document invalid.A sudden burst or gust of wind of short duration.A storm of short duration.A sudden burst of noise and disorder; a tumult; uproar; a quarrel.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To add a flaw to, to make imperfect or defective.To become imperfect or defective.
Example sentence: The fact that a man is a newspaper reporter is evidence of some flaw of character.