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
How words are described
| original | original fault | original taint |
| visible | visible fault | visible taint |
| progressive | progressive fault | progressive taint |
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Never My Fault: According to Professor Kuriakin, the Oracle must never taint himself with the blood of another.
Source: Video Game / Fahrenheit
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Taint and Fault. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/fault/taint
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