fail

In transitive terms the difference between fail and risk

is that fail is to give a student a non-passing grade in an academic endeavour while risk is to incur risk (by something).

As verbs the difference between fail and risk

is that fail is to be unsuccessful while risk is to incur risk (to something).

As nouns the difference between fail and risk

is that fail is poor quality; substandard workmanship while risk is a possible, usually negative, outcome, e.g., a danger.

As an adjective fail

is that is a failure.

In obsolete terms the difference between try and fail

is that try is fine, excellent while fail is to err in judgment; to be mistaken.

As nouns the difference between defect and fail

is that defect is a fault or malfunction while fail is .

As a verb defect

is to abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.

As nouns the difference between remise and fail

is that remise is carriage house while fail is .

As an adjective unable

is not able; lacking a certain ability.

As a noun fail is

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As a verb different

is .

As a noun fail is

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As nouns the difference between omission and fail

is that omission is the act of omitting while fail is .

As an adjective weak

is lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.

As a noun fail is

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As nouns the difference between week and fail

is that week is any period of seven consecutive days while fail is .

As nouns the difference between botch and fail

is that botch is an action, job, or task that has been performed very badly or botch can be (obsolete) a tumour or other malignant swelling while fail is .

As a verb botch

is to perform (a task) in an unacceptable or incompetent manner; to make a mess of something; to ruin; to bungle; to spoil; to destroy.