Flunk and Fall

Flunk

Flunk verb - To be unsuccessful.

Fall and flunk are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fall" instead a verb "Flunk".

Nearby Words: flunky, flunking, flunked

Fall

Fall verb - To undergo defeat.
Usage example: not surprisingly, the novice player fell to a much stronger opponent

Flunk and fall are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flunk" instead a verb "Fall".

Nearby Words: falling, fallen
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