Fail and Nail

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Fail

Fail verb - To stop functioning.
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Synonyms for Fail
Antonyms for Fail
Nail is an antonym for fail.
Nearby Words: failure, failing, failed

Nail

Nail verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
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Synonyms for Nail
Antonyms for Nail
Fail is an antonym for nail in capture topic.
Nearby Words: nailed, nailer, nailing
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Common collocations

guy fail guy nail guy
people fail people nail people
rest fail rest nail rest
time fail time nail time
Other words: song.

Both words in one sentence

  • I Have Your Wife: One possible route has someone call to tell you that he's kidnapped your sister, and her life hangs on whether you nail or fail a basketball shot.
    Source: Video Game / Relive Your Life
  • The final nail was "Back Together" featuring Nicki Minaj, which tried to throw back the disco sounds of "Blurred Lines", only to fail to get any traction whatsoever.
    Source: Deader Than Disco / Music
  • His sword attacks are a bitch to dodge (so quick you don't see them), and unless you nail the timing, attempts to grab him will either fail, or do very little damage.
    Source: Perfect-Play A.I.
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