Fail and Stall

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Fail verb - To stop functioning.

Usage example: my video camera failed just as I was about to shoot the big moment

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Stall is a synonym for fail in break down topic. In some cases you can use "Stall" instead a verb "Fail", when it comes to topics like stop working.

Nearby Words: failure, failing, failed

Stall verb - To stop functioning.

Usage example: the engine stalls sometimes when it's very cold outside

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Fail is a synonym for stall in action topic. Sometimes you can use "Fail" instead a verb "Stall".

Nearby Words: stalled, stalling, stallion, stallholder

guy	fail guy	stall guy
trial	fail trial	stall trial
army	fail army	stall army
end	fail end	stall end
Other words: time, game, fight, battle, plans, times.

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