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The plan was faulted for being unclear.
What does Faulted mean?
Blamed or affected by a fault.
Dictionary definition
Blamed, criticized, or affected by a fault or crack in rock.
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The rock layer was faulted by earth movement.
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Faulted can describe criticism or geological layers broken by a fault.
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Criticized is close in meaning to faulted.
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Praised contrasts with faulted.
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Faulted
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fawl · tid · strongest beat: fawl
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WordFaulted.
Partadjective, verb.
MeaningFaulted means Blamed or affected by a fault.
ExampleExample: The plan was faulted for being unclear.
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- Syllables
- fawl · tid
- Strongest beat
- fawl
- Ending
- tid
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fawl.
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Synonyms
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criticizedPointed out as wrong or flawed.
faultRelated word that supports the meaning of faulted.
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praisedSpoken of with approval.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to faulted, depending on context.
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Faulted word family
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faulted
verb
faulting
Action form of faulted.
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