Fail and Prevail over

Opposite meaning terms

Fail verb - To stop functioning.

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Prevail over is an antonym for fail.

Nearby Words: failure, failing, failed

Prevail over verb - To achieve a victory over.

Usage example: prevailed over their traditional rivals for the first time in years

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Fail is an antonym for prevail over in topics: overcome, conquer in military manner.

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