Debacle and Failure

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Debacle

Debacle noun - Something that has failed.
Usage example: the movie, which some had predicted would be a blockbuster, turned out to be the summer's biggest debacle at the multiplexes
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Failure is a synonym for debacle in fiasco topic. In some cases you can use "Failure" instead a noun "Debacle", when it comes to topics like event, downfall, catastrophe.

Failure

Failure noun - Something that has failed.
Usage example: the students' first attempt to build a homemade rocket was a disappointing failure
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Debacle is a synonym for failure in fiasco topic. You can use "Debacle" instead a noun "Failure", if it concerns topics such as event, downfall.
Nearby Words: fail, failing, failed

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complete complete debacle complete failure
massive massive debacle massive failure
big big debacle big failure
serious serious debacle serious failure
Other adjectives: embarrassing, infamous, artistic, spectacular, final, epic, subsequent, resulting, aforementioned.

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  • Literature / The Thrawn Trilogy Zahn also has Mara claim that the Death Star I debacle is why Vader lost his right hand: in punishment for his failure.
    Source: Literature / The Thrawn Trilogy
  • Music / Megadeth Largely eschewing metal in favour of newfound dance and electronic influences, it was a failure that triggered a backlash among fans and critics.After the debacle, Megadeth left Capitol Records for Sanctuary Records.
    Source: Music / Megadeth
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