Defeats
Failure and defeats are semantically related. in overthrow topic. In some cases you can use "Failure" instead a noun "Defeats", when it comes to topics like frustration.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Unfortunately for him, there could be no concealing his failure in Operation Typhoon given the tactical defeats and unprecedented strategic setback that laid them bare.
Source: Characters / Nazi Germany -
Critical Existence Failure: When Fluttershy defeats the cockatrice in episode 17, it explodes into vapor.
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Given that in the realm of Sailor Moon, what consistently defeats the villains is the power of unconditional love and not ruthless strategy, their failure to adjust to her strategy (which actually WORKS) marks them out for the Stupid Sacrifice category.
Source: I Did What I Had to Do
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