23 English Synonyms for FAIL

Definition: 1. (idiomatic) To fail, especially in a dramatic or particularly decisive manner.

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Definition: 1. To back out through fear. (Commonly in the phrase 'flunk it', the 'it' referring to a specific task avoided; sometimes without specific reference, describing a person's attitude to life in general.)

There are 5 definitions of the word flunk

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Definition: 1. To terminate the execution of a program before normal completion.

There are 70 definitions of the word break

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Definition: 1. A cyclone whose central pressure drops at an average rate of at least one millibar per hour for at least 24 hours.

There are 22 definitions of the word bomb

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Definition: 1. A sculptural portrayal of a person's head and shoulders.

There are 28 definitions of the word bust

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Definition: 1. The shelf- or bracket-shaped fruiting body of a bracket fungus (also called a shelf fungus), i.e. a mushroom growing off a tree trunk.

There are 8 definitions of the word conk

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Definition: 1. A closed container for liquids or gases.

There are 25 definitions of the word tank

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Definition: 1. The act of neglecting.

There are 7 definitions of the word neglect

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Definition: 1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To fail completely; to have no successful result.

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Definition: 1. (idiomatic) To fail completely; to have no result.

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Definition: 1. (informal) To fail utterly.

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Definition: 1. To produce no humour, inspiration, etc.

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Definition: 1. (idiomatic) To worsen or degenerate.

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Definition: 1. (idiomatic, figurative) To fail.

There are 2 definitions of the word go down the toilet

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Definition: 1. (figuratively) To come to ruin, especially to decline or deteriorate.

There are 2 definitions of the word go to pot

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Definition: 1. (idiomatic) To decline or deteriorate shockingly.

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Definition: 1. (idiomatic, literal) To catch fire.

There are 2 definitions of the word go up in flames

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Definition: 1. To catch fire and burn.

There are 2 definitions of the word go up in smoke

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Definition: 1. (slang, vulgar) To fail to function properly.

There are 2 definitions of the word die in the ass

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Definition: 1. To go out the window; be ruined; be now useless.

There are 2 definitions of the word go to hell

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Definition: 1. (slang, vulgar) To completely fail; to have no result.

There are 2 definitions of the word go to shit

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Definition: 1. (obsolete) To have an unfortunate accident of some kind; to be killed, or come to harm. [14th]

There are 5 definitions of the word miscarry

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