50 entries under failure topic. ×

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flaw(noun, help, check, catch, point)
28
fault(noun, characteristic, help, check, disorder)
27
defect(noun, characteristic, help, check, disorder)
26
deficiency(noun, check, disorder, wrong, evil)
25
imperfection(noun, characteristic, help, check, disorder)
22
weakness(noun, characteristic, help, check, hurt)
17
insufficiency(noun, weakness, condition, skill)
16
lack(noun, check, point, difficulty, weakness)
15
frailty(noun, help, disorder, point, weakness)
15
inadequacy(noun, weakness, condition, skill)
13
drawback(noun, check, hurt, damage, benefit)
10
shortfall(noun, weakness, condition, want)
9
deficit(noun, weakness, condition, want)
9
lapse(noun, point, difficulty, slip, weakness)
9
shortage(noun, weakness, condition, fault)
7
default(noun, weakness, want, need)
7
scantiness(noun, weakness, condition, want)
5
want(noun, weakness, fault, need)
4
defalcation(noun, weakness, lack, loss)
4
paucity(noun, weakness, condition, want)
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