Failure (Noun)
Meaning 1
An unexpected omission; "he resented my failure to return his call"; "the mechanic's failure to check the brakes".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
An act that fails; "his failure to pass the test".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- Reverting
- Nonconformance
- Misplay
- Nonremittal
- Relapsing
- Reversion
- Lapse
- Lapsing
- Relapse
- Nonpayment
- Flunk
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Meaning 3
Loss of ability to function normally; "kidney failure".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 4
A person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently.
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 5
Lack of success; "he felt that his entire life had been a failure"; "that year there was a crop failure".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 6
Inability to discharge all your debts as they come due; "the company had to declare bankruptcy"; "fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 7
An event that does not accomplish its intended purpose; "the surprise party was a complete failure".
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Nouns denoting natural events.