Definition of fail

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Fail (v. i.) To perish; to die; -- used of a person.

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Shadrach :: Shadrach (n.) A mass of iron on which the operation of smelting has failed of its intended effect; -- so called from Shadrach, one of the three Hebrews who came forth unharmed from the fiery furnace of Nebuchadnezzar. (See Dan. iii. 26, 27.).
Instability :: Instability (n.) The quality or condition of being unstable; want of stability, firmness, or steadiness; liability to give way or to fail; insecurity; precariousness; as, the instability of a building..
Connive :: Connive (v. i.) To close the eyes upon a fault; to wink (at); to fail or forbear by intention to discover an act; to permit a proceeding, as if not aware of it; -- usually followed by at..
Faille :: Faille (n.) A soft silk, heavier than a foulard and not glossy..
Wane :: Wane (v. i.) To decline; to fail; to sink.
Wantrust :: Wantrust (n.) Failing or diminishing trust; want of trust or confidence; distrust.
Shortcoming :: Shortcoming (n.) The failure of a crop, or the like..
Delinquently :: Delinquently (adv.) So as to fail in duty.
Inattention :: Inattention (n.) Want of attention, or failure to pay attention; disregard; heedlessness; neglect..
Nonexportation :: Nonexportation (n.) A failure of exportation; a not exporting of commodities.
Remiss :: Remiss (n.) The act of being remiss; inefficiency; failure.
Misfortune :: Misfortune (v. i.) To happen unluckily or unfortunately; to miscarry; to fail.
Nondiscovery :: Nondiscovery (n.) Want or failure of discovery.
Uncomprehend :: Uncomprehend (v. t.) To fail to comprehend.
Decline :: Decline (v. i.) To tend or draw towards a close, decay, or extinction; to tend to a less perfect state; to become diminished or impaired; to fail; to sink; to diminish; to lessen; as, the day declines; virtue declines; religion declines; business declines..
Scant :: Scant (v. i.) To fail, or become less; to scantle; as, the wind scants..
Fail :: Fail (v. i.) To come short of a result or object aimed at or desired ; to be baffled or frusrated.
Noncompliance :: Noncompliance (n.) Neglect of compliance; failure to comply.
Forgetfulness :: Forgetfulness (n.) Failure to bear in mind; careless omission; inattention; as, forgetfulness of duty..
Heavy :: Heavy (superl.) Heaved or lifted with labor; not light; weighty; ponderous; as, a heavy stone; hence, sometimes, large in extent, quantity, or effects; as, a heavy fall of rain or snow; a heavy failure; heavy business transactions, etc.; often implying strength; as, a heavy barrier; also, difficult to move; as, a heavy draught..
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