Fault (Verb)
Meaning
Put or pin the blame on.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- They faulted the company for the poor working conditions and decided to go on strike.
- She faulted her lack of experience for not getting hired for the job.
- Don't fault the kids for the mess, they were just following your instructions.
- Many people fault the government for the economic downturn.
- The union representatives faulted management for their decisions that led to the factory closure.