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Verbs of Challenge and Competition - Verbs for Failure

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to failure such as "lose", "succumb", and "flunk".

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Categorized English Verbs of Challenge and Competition
to fail
[Verb]

to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something

Ex: Her proposal failed despite being well-prepared .
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to flop
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(of a play, motion picture, or new product) to fail to be of any success or produce the intended effect

Ex: After a series of successful albums , the artist 's latest release unexpectedly flopped.
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to flunk
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to fail in reaching the required standard to succeed in a test, course of study, etc.

Ex: Failing to submit the project on time could lead to a decision to flunk the course .
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to fail at accomplishing an obligation, particularly a financial one

Ex: The consequences of defaulting on a car loan include repossession of the vehicle.
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to surrender to a superior force or influence

Ex: Many people succumb to the flu virus during the peak of the flu season .
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to fail to keep up in work, studies, or performance

Ex: If we do n't adapt , we 'll fall behind permanently .
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to experience financial failure or bankruptcy, often leading to the end or termination of a business or company

Ex: High operating costs forced the restaurant to go under within a year.
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(of a deal, plan, arrangement, etc.) to fail to happen or be completed

Ex: The negotiations between the two companies began to fall through over disagreements on contract terms .
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to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

Ex: The strategy to increase sales by raising prices backfired as customers turned to cheaper alternatives .
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to lose
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to not win in a race, fight, game, etc.

Ex: The underdog team lost to the favorites .
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to surrender to someone's demands, wishes, or desires, often after a period of resistance

Ex: Despite his determination to stick to his diet , Mark gave in to his friends and indulged in a slice of pizza .
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to experience defeat in a competition or conflict

Ex: Despite their best efforts, our basketball team went down to the rival team in the final quarter.
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