Verbs of Challenge and Competition - Verbs for Failure

to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something

(of a play, motion picture, or new product) to fail to be of any success or produce the intended effect

to fail in reaching the required standard to succeed in a test, course of study, etc.

to fail at accomplishing an obligation, particularly a financial one

to surrender to a superior force or influence

to make less progress than other competitors

to experience financial failure or bankruptcy, often leading to the end or termination of a business or company

(of a deal, plan, arrangement, etc.) to fail to happen or be completed

to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

to not win in a race, fight, game, etc.

to surrender to someone's demands, wishes, or desires, often after a period of resistance

to experience defeat in a competition or conflict