Collapse
Collapse verb - To be unsuccessful.
Usage example: the legal case collapsed in the face of the opposition's evidence
Prevail
Prevail verb - To achieve victory (as in a contest).
Usage example: we shall prevail despite the overwhelming odds
Nearby Words: prevailing, prevalent
Common collocations
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