3
nonconformity(noun, refusal, nonfulfillment)
3
nonentity
3
overlooking(noun, slip, mistake, breach, lapse)
3
poverty(noun, decline, weakness, lack, deficiency)
3
prodigal(noun, person, bomb, disappointment, catastrophe)
3
quitter
3
reverse(noun, break, check, decline, ruin)
3
rupture(noun, break, decline, ruin, halt)
3
scarceness(weakness, lack, shortage, insufficiency)
3
scarcity(noun, weakness, lack, failing, deficiency)
3
shortfall(noun, weakness, lack, deficiency, shortage)
3
smash(noun, ruin, defeat, slip, collapse)
3
stoppage(noun, break, decline, ruin, halt)
3
tragedy(noun, ruin, blow, cross, disaster)
3
trip(noun, ruin, slip, collapse, mistake)
3
unconcern(noun, disregard, negligence, inattention, abandonment)
3
underachiever(noun, person, inferior, bomb, disappointment)
3
unsuccess(noun, condition, thrive)
3
unsuccessfulness(noun, condition, thrive)
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violation(noun, slip, mistake, failing, error)
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