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: A single prop that does not look real to an audience can louse you up. The same is true of the smallest flaw in setting up the motivation in a story line.
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 discontinuityAn illegal serve.An abnormal connection in a circuit.
Example sentence: The learner always begins by finding fault, but the scholar sees the positive merit in everything.