n.
1.
Deficiency, defectiveness, shortcoming.
2.
Omission, neglect, fail, non-performance, non-observance.
3.
Miscarriage, botch, abortion, ill success, flash in the pan, labor for one's pains, losing game, wild-goose chase, sleeveless errand.
4.
Insolvency, bankruptcy, suspension of payment, failing, becoming bankrupt or insolvent.
5.
Decay, decline, declension, loss.