Fault and Offence

Fault

Fault noun - A defect in character.

Offence is a synonym for fault in misdeed topic. In some cases you can use "Offence" instead a noun "Fault", when it comes to topics like mistake, transgression, wrongdoing.

Offence

Offence noun - A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others.
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Synonyms for Offence

Fault is a synonym for offence in crime topic. Sometimes you can use "Fault" instead a noun "Offence", if it concerns topics such as thing, transgression, wrongdoing.

How words are described

good good fault good offence
common common fault common offence
original original fault original offence
genuine genuine fault genuine offence
Other adjectives: actual, big, great, serious, main, personal, new, major, minor, worst, biggest.
Cite this Source
Offence and Fault. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/fault/offence
Fault & Offence. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/fault/offence>.
Offence or Fault. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/fault/offence.
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