Fail
Fail verb - To stop functioning.
Give up is a synonym for fail in abandon topic. In some cases you can use "Give up" instead a verb "Fail", when it comes to topics like stop working.
Give up
Give up verb - To yield to the control or power of enemy forces.
Usage example: with the prospect of a renewed enemy attack, the regiment decided to simply give up
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- Diligence. The strength to not give up or fail when facing hardship.
- It makes perfect sense for Robin to succeed and for Beast Boy to fail and give up.
Source: Headscratchers / Teen Titans -
In "Pickles", SpongeBob has to temporarily give up his job as fry cook for reasons irrelevant, Squidward takes over temporarily, and epic fail ensues.
Source: Epic Fail / Western Animation
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