insolvency

[in-sol-vuhn-see] / ɪnˈsɒl vən si /

NOUN

failure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bankruptcy breakdown deterioration implosion inadequacy rupture

STRONG

bomb botch bungle bust checkmate collapse decay decline defeat deficiency deficit downfall failing fiasco flop frustration lemon loser loss mess misadventure miscarriage misstep nonperformance overthrow rout stalemate stoppage turkey washout wreck

WEAK

false step faux pas flash in the pan lead balloon nonsuccess sinking ship total loss

Antonyms

STRONG

accomplishment achievement advantage ascent benefit blessing continuation enough improvement increase plenty rise strength success triumph win

Example Sentences

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However, the sector has struggled to find viable business models elsewhere, with several high-profile insolvencies in Europe, and leading US players burning through cash with plans for mass production yet to materialise.

From Barron's

A poll by insolvency trustee firm Harris & Partners found roughly 60% of respondents don’t feel financially prepared for Christmas and a little more than 70% aim to spend less than last year over the holidays.

From The Wall Street Journal

It has so far been unable to restart operations due facing a lengthy insolvency process.

From BBC

Reddy said he preferred senior unsecured bank debt, that allowed bondholders payment ahead of some other creditors in the event of an insolvency.

From Reuters

UK business insolvencies surged to almost 2,500 in March, the survey noted.

From Reuters

insolvency

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