Destine for failure Crossword Clue

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Destine for failure Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
2. decree or designate beforehand
(noun)
1. an unpleasant or disastrous destiny

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DESTINE (verb)
1. decree or designate beforehand
2. design or destine
FAILURE (noun)
1. a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
2. inability to discharge all your debts as they come due

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