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Synonyms for Fail (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (fail to do something; leave something undone):
neglect

WordNet sense 2 (be unsuccessful):
miscarry, go wrong

WordNet sense 3 (fail to get a passing grade):
bomb, flunk, flush it

WordNet sense 4 (disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake):
betray

WordNet sense 5 (prove insufficient):
run out, give out

WordNet sense 6 (stop operating or functioning):
break, die, go, break down, give way, conk out, go bad


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