Failure — synonyms, failure antonyms, definition

1. failure (Noun)

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failure (Noun) — An act that fails. ex. "his failure to pass the test"

failure (Noun) — An event that does not accomplish its intended purpose. ex. "the surprise party was a complete failure"

failure (Noun) — Lack of success. ex. "he felt that his entire life had been a failure" ex. "that year there was a crop failure"

failure (Noun) — A person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently.

failure (Noun) — An unexpected omission. ex. "he resented my failure to return his call" ex. "the mechanic's failure to check the brakes"

failure (Noun) — Inability to discharge all your debts as they come due. ex. "fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks"

failure (Noun) — Loss of ability to function normally. ex. "kidney failure"

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