at fault (Meaning)

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at fault (s)

deserving blame

Despite the accident being unavoidable, she felt at fault for the minor fender bender.
The mechanic admitted that the car trouble was at fault due to a faulty engine component.
In the dispute, both parties refused to accept being at fault, leading to prolonged arguments.
The teacher reprimanded the student who was at fault for disrupting the class.
After reviewing the evidence, it was clear that he was at fault for the miscommunication.
The company's reputation suffered when it was found to be at fault for the data breach.
The referee penalized the player who was at fault for the foul during the game.
She apologized profusely, admitting she was at fault for missing the important deadline.
Despite the disagreement, he acknowledged that he was partially at fault for the misunderstanding.
In the relationship, both partners recognized their role when things went wrong, admitting to being at fault at times.

deserving blame

reckless, guilty, punishable,bad, unlawful, improper, foolish, illegal,culpable, reprehensible

faultless, perfect, perfect, blameless, flawless, faultless, impeccable, flawless,impeccable, blameless

Despite the accident being unavoidable, she felt at fault for the minor fender bender.

The mechanic admitted that the car trouble was at fault due to a faulty engine component.

In the dispute, both parties refused to accept being at fault, leading to prolonged arguments.

The teacher reprimanded the student who was at fault for disrupting the class.