FAILURE





Definition:

  1. [noun] an act that fails; "his failure to pass the test"

  2. [noun] an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose; "the surprise party was a complete failure"

  3. [noun] lack of success; "he felt that his entire life had been a failure"; "that year there was a crop failure"

  4. [noun] a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
    Synonyms: loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person

  5. [noun] an unexpected omission; "he resented my failure to return his call"; "the mechanic's failure to check the brakes"

  6. [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"
    Synonyms: bankruptcy

  7. [noun] loss of ability to function normally; "kidney failure"

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