AT FAULT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

at fault

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Definition of at fault

as in bad

deserving reproach or blame The driver who failed to yield was at fault in the accident.

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Recent Examples of at fault Colorado State Patrol says in the first eight months of 2025, teens were at fault for almost 1,500 crashes. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Cruise Dragging Cruise was not at fault for the initial impact. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 If this committee finds Ammons at fault on any charge, the committee would make a disciplinary recommendation, which could be a reprimand, censure, expulsion from the House or no penalty. — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 However, on July 22, Vanderpump and Todd denied the allegations, claiming Nieto was at fault, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for at fault

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