Fall short of


Synonyms for fall short of
verb sadden, dismay; frustrate

dissatisfy
disillusion
dishearten
dumbfound
disconcert
baffle
deceive
fail
hamper
mislead

hinder
thwart
founder
tease
chagrin
balk
vex
dash
disgruntle
foil

abort
torment
embitter
miscarry
circumvent
bungle
delude
leave in the lurch
let down
put out

disenchant
bring to naught
cast down
come to nothing
dash hopes
fall down on
fall flat
not show
ruin prospects
stand up

Antonyms for fall short of

explain
aid
assist
permit
delight

excite
encourage
clear up
help
allow

forward
succeed
make happy
please
satisfy

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