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lose
verb as in be deprived of; mislay
Strong matches
bereave, capitulate, consume, default, deplete, disinherit, displace, dispossess, dissipate, divest, drain, exhaust, expend, forfeit, lavish, misplace, miss, misspend, oust, relinquish, rob, sacrifice, yield
Weak matches
be careless, be impoverished, be reduced, become poorer, fail to keep, fall short, pass up, suffer loss, use up
verb as in be defeated
Example Sentences
England were bowled out twice in 67.3 overs in Perth, the fewest overs they have faced in a losing effort since 1904.
The divestitures that companies offer address the lost competition, while trials would add expense and time, the official said.
"The bureau clearly has work to do, in that it has lost community confidence in the new website," Energy Minister Chris Bowen said at the time.
Around 2016, he lost the ability to play golf, a longtime passion, and relied on a walking stick.
The Gunners have been excellent this season - winning 16, drawing two and losing just one of their matches across all competitions.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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