Noun

• S: (n) failure (an act that fails) "his failure to pass the test"
• S: (n) failure (an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose) "the surprise party was a complete failure"
• S: (n) failure (lack of success) "he felt that his entire life had been a failure"; "that year there was a crop failure"
• S: (n) failure, loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person (a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently)
• S: (n) failure (an unexpected omission) "he resented my failure to return his call"; "the mechanic's failure to check the brakes"
• S: (n) bankruptcy, failure (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"
• S: (n) failure (loss of ability to function normally) "kidney failure"
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