Synonyms for fail

Other words for “fail”, grouped by meaning.

We found 16 synonyms for “fail”. The most common are neglect, go wrong, miscarry, betray, go bad.

verb fail to do something; leave something undone

Synonymsneglect

verb be unsuccessful

Oppositessucceed

verb disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake

Synonymsbetray

verb stop operating or functioning

verb be unable

Oppositesmanage

verb judge unacceptable

Oppositespass

verb fail to get a passing grade

Oppositespass

verb prove insufficient

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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