falen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- backfire verb Of an engine or gun, to ignite or explode unexpectedly in the wrong direction, often with a loud pop.
- demise noun The end or downfall of something, especially in a gradual or unfortunate way.
- fail verb To be unsuccessful in achieving something.
- slip verb To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.
Senses
falen is used for these senses in English:
- backfire (idiomatic, transitive) To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.
- break down (ergative, figuratively) To render or to become unstable due to stress, to collapse physically or mentally.
- demise Transmission by formal act or conveyance to an heir or successor; transference; especially, the transfer or transmission of the crown or royal authority to a successor.
- fall by the wayside (idiomatic) To fail to be completed, particularly for lack of interest; to be left out, to suffer from neglect.
- slip (intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.
- slip (transitive) To cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey gently or secretly.
backfire — full definition
- verb Of an engine or gun, to ignite or explode unexpectedly in the wrong direction, often with a loud pop.
- verb To produce the opposite result to the one intended, making the situation worse.
demise — full definition
- noun The end or downfall of something, especially in a gradual or unfortunate way.
- noun A formal or literary word for death.