Fail and Thumbed

Fail

Fail verb - To stop functioning.

Thumbed is an antonym for fail.

Nearby Words: failure, failing, failed

Thumbed

Thumbed adjective - (of pages) worn or soiled by thumb and fingers by frequent handling or turning.

Fail is an antonym for thumbed in topics: touch, make physical contact.

Nearby Words: thumb, thumbing
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