Fault and Taint

Fault

Fault noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.
Usage example: the minor faults in the leather are entirely natural and are what gives it a look different from vinyl

Taint is a synonym for fault. In some cases you can use "Taint" instead a noun "Fault".

Taint

Taint noun - A mark of guilt or disgrace.

Fault is a synonym for taint in smear topic. Sometimes you can use "Fault" instead a noun "Taint", if it concerns topics such as flaw, contamination.

Nearby Words: tainted, taintless, tainting, tain

How words are described

original original fault original taint
visible visible fault visible taint
progressive progressive fault progressive taint

Common collocations

sense fault sense taint sense
life fault life taint life
land fault land taint land

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Fahrenheit Never My Fault: According to Professor Kuriakin, the Oracle must never taint himself with the blood of another.
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