Definitions
noun
a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
noun
inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
“fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks”
noun
an act that fails
“his failure to pass the test”
noun
an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
“the surprise party was a complete failure”
noun
an unexpected omission
“he resented my failure to return his call”
noun
lack of success
“he felt that his entire life had been a failure”
noun
loss of ability to function normally
“kidney failure”
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