failing (n)
flunk (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def failure to reach a minimum required performance
examples his failing the course led to his disqualification
he got two flunks on his report
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Hypernym failure
Derivationally related form failing → fail; failing → fail
Antonym failing → passing
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Antonym passing → failing
Hyponym failure
Derivationally related form fail → failing; fail → failing

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