faulting

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
  2. verb put or pin the blame on

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Synonyms

fault, geological fault, shift, fracture, break

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