Definition of failure - Rhyme Finder

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Noun

an act that fails; "his failure to pass the test"

Noun

an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose; "the surprise party was a complete failure"

Noun

lack of success; "he felt that his entire life had been a failure"; "that year there was a crop failure"

Noun

a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

Noun

an unexpected omission; "he resented my failure to return his call"; "the mechanic''s failure to check the brakes"

Noun

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"

Noun

loss of ability to function normally; "kidney failure"

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bankruptcy loser nonstarter unsuccessful person

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success

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abortion backsliding bank failure bankrupt bankruptcy breach breakdown bust copout coronary failure crop failure dashing hopes dead duck default defeat disappointment downfall dud equipment failure error failing fizzle flame-out flash in the pan flop flunk heart failure insolvent kidney failure lapse lapsing licking loss malformation malfunction miscarriage miscreation misfire misplay miss naught nonconformance nonconformity nonpayment nonremittal out relapse relapsing renal failure reversion reverting ruin ruination underdog washout

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