Definition of fail

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Fail (v. i.) To be affected with want; to come short; to lack; to be deficient or unprovided; -- used with of.

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Blot :: Blot (n.) A weak point; a failing; an exposed point or mark.
Nonexportation :: Nonexportation (n.) A failure of exportation; a not exporting of commodities.
Nonclaim :: Nonclaim (n.) A failure to make claim within the time limited by law; omission of claim.
Backcast :: Backcast (n.) Anything which brings misfortune upon one, or causes failure in an effort or enterprise; a reverse..
Defailance :: Defailance (n.) Failure; miscarriage.
Vail :: Vail (v. t.) To let fail; to allow or cause to sink.
Wantrust :: Wantrust (n.) Failing or diminishing trust; want of trust or confidence; distrust.
Failing :: Failing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fai.
Caution :: Caution (n.) A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided; prudence in regard to danger; provident care; wariness..
Nonalienation :: Nonalienation (n.) Failure to alienate; also, the state of not being alienated..
Infallible :: Infallible (a.) Not liable to fail, deceive, or disappoint; indubitable; sure; certain; as, infallible evidence; infallible success; an infallible remedy..
Failure :: Failure (n.) A becoming insolvent; bankruptcy; suspension of payment; as, failure in business..
Wane :: Wane (n.) Decline; failure; diminution; decrease; declension.
Fail :: Fail (v. i.) To perish; to die; -- used of a person.
Unsuccessful :: Unsuccessful (a.) Not successful; not producing the desired event; not fortunate; meeting with, or resulting in, failure; unlucky; unhappy..
Break :: Break (v. i.) To fail in musical quality; as, a singer's voice breaks when it is strained beyond its compass and a tone or note is not completed, but degenerates into an unmusical sound instead. Also, to change in tone, as a boy's voice at puberty..
Miss :: Miss (v. t.) To omit; to fail to have or to do; to get without; to dispense with; -- now seldom applied to persons.
Nonpreparation :: Nonpreparation (n.) Neglect or failure to prepare; want of preparation.
Unsuccess :: Unsuccess (n.) Want of success; failure; misfortune.
Neglect :: Neglect (v.) Omission of proper attention; avoidance or disregard of duty, from heedlessness, indifference, or willfulness; failure to do, use, or heed anything; culpable disregard; as, neglect of business, of health, of economy..
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