failure

Definition for failure

noun as in lack of success

Strongest matches

bankruptcy, breakdown, collapse, decline, defeat, deficiency, deterioration, failing, loss, misstep

Strong matches

abortion, bomb, botch, bungle, bust, checkmate, decay, deficit, downfall, fiasco, flop, frustration, implosion, inadequacy, lemon, loser, mess, misadventure, miscarriage, nonperformance, overthrow, rout, rupture, stalemate, stoppage, turkey, washout, wreck

Weak matches

false step, faux pas, flash in the pan, lead balloon, nonsuccess, sinking ship, total loss

noun as in person who does not succeed

Strongest match

disappointment

Strong matches

also-ran, bankrupt, bum, castaway, deadbeat, defaulter, derelict, dud, flop, good-for-nothing, has-been, incompetent, insolvent, loafer, loser, might-have-been, moocher, nobody, prodigal, turkey, underachiever, washout

Weak matches

born loser, lumpy, no-good, nonperformer

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In July, the legal case against Baldwin, who was on trial for manslaughter, was dismissed due to the prosecution's failure to turn over evidence to the defense.

From Salon

The Archbishop of Canterbury is to remain in post until the new year following his resignation over his failure to report prolific child abuser John Smyth.

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But he stresses that the success or failure ultimately depends on global trends in people smuggling, over which UK ministers have little control.

From BBC

He also challenged Lyons over his failure to attend any GAA matches.

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The lawyer behind the claim, Tom Kherkher - himself a popular YouTuber on legal affairs - says the failure to deliver the game forms only part of the case.

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