failure#1 (n)

n00066397

type n
lex_filenum 04
def an unexpected omission
examples he resented my failure to return his call
the mechanic's failure to check the brakes
Outgoing links
Hypernym omission, skip
Derivationally related form failure → fail
Hyponym disappointment, dashing hopes; breach; copout
Incoming links
Hypernym disappointment, dashing hopes; breach; copout
Hyponym omission, skip
Derivationally related form fail → failure

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