failure
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(noun) an unexpected omission; "he resented my failure to return his call" |
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Related Words: breach, copout, dashing hopes, disappointing, disappointment, omission, skip |
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(noun) an act that fails |
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Related Words: backsliding, default, error, failing, lapse, lapsing, loss, misplay, naught, nonaccomplishment, nonachievement, nonconformity, nonpayment, nonremittal, out, recidivism, relapse, relapsing, reversion, reverting |
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(noun) an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose |
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Related Words: abortion, breakdown, bust, downfall, equipment failure, flop, happening, malformation, malfunction, miscarriage, miscreation, miss, missfire, natural event, occurrence |
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Antonyms: success |
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(noun) lack of success |
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Related Words: bank failure, bankruptcy, circumstances, crop failure, destiny, fate, fortune, lot, luck, portion |
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Antonyms: success |
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(noun) a person with a record of failing |
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Synonyms: loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person |
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Related Words: bankrupt, dud, flop, insolvent, underdog, unfortunate, unfortunate person, washout |
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