failure

Definition

  • noun: the act or result of failing
  • noun: omission of occurrence or performance
  • followed by 'to + verb'
  • synonyms: grand guignol, passion play, sisyphean labor

Examples

  • The storm caused power 'failures' [='outages'] in many parts of the city.

  • He was trying to rescue the business from 'failure'. [='bankruptcy']

  • He felt like a 'failure' when he wasn't accepted into law school.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) or drive me back. - I'll take you back. A day or two. We might not have much warning, Mr. President. When the liver is this close to failure, things can happen suddenly. You should be prepared. - What's happening with his hands? - It's called asterixis. It happens when the body (..)
    2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6