Belay and Fail

Belay

Belay verb - Turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him.
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Synonyms for Belay

Fail and belay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fail" instead a verb "Belay".

Nearby Word: belaying

Fail

Fail verb - To stop functioning.

Belay and fail are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Belay" instead a verb "Fail".

Nearby Words: failure, failing, failed
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