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PROFANITY:

SUCCESSION Antonyms

7 antonyms for succession. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For SUCCESSION

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
defeat

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

• the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

verb

• win a victory over

• thwart the passage of

disappointment

noun

n

noun

• a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

• an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone

downfall

noun

n

noun

• failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

• the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)

• a sudden decline in strength or number or importance

failure

noun

• an act that fails

• an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose

• lack of success

• a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

• an unexpected omission

• inability to discharge all your debts as they come due

• loss of ability to function normally

frustration

noun

n

noun

• the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

• an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

• a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized

loss

noun

n

noun

• something that is lost

• gradual decline in amount or activity

• the act of losing someone or something

• the disadvantage that results from losing something

• the experience of losing a loved one

• the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue

• military personnel lost by death or capture

• euphemistic expressions for death

setback

noun

n

noun

• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

Alternatives for DEFEAT

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Alternatives for DISAPPOINTMENT

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Phrases (1)

Alternatives for DOWNFALL

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Alternatives for FAILURE

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Phrases (1)

Alternatives for FRUSTRATION

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Alternatives for LOSS

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Alternatives for SETBACK

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