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Nouns
(n)
failure
an act that fails
“his failure to pass the test”
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failure
an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
“the surprise party was a complete failure”
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failure
lack of success
“he felt that his entire life had been a failure”
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“that year there was a crop failure”
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(n)
failure
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loser
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nonstarter
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unsuccessful person
a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
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(n)
failure
an unexpected omission
“he resented my failure to return his call”
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“the mechanic's failure to check the brakes”
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bankruptcy
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failure
inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
“the company had to declare bankruptcy”
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“fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks”
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failure
loss of ability to function normally
“kidney failure”
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