failing — OET

failing

noun

Jeanne accepted him despite his failings:

fault, shortcoming, weakness, weak point, weak spot, imperfection, defect, flaw, blemish, frailty, infirmity, foible, quirk, idiosyncrasy, vice;

deficiency, inadequacy, limitation.

▷antonyms strength.

preposition

failing further financial assistance, you should declare yourself bankrupt:

in the absence of, in default of, lacking, wanting, notwithstanding.

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