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miscarriage

[mis-kar-ij, mis-kar-ij] / mɪsˈkær ɪdʒ, ˈmɪsˌkær ɪdʒ /
NOUN
failure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abortion mishap
STRONG
botch breakdown defeat error interruption malfunction misadventure mischance misfire miss mistake perversion undoing
WEAK
nonsuccess
Antonyms
STRONG
accuracy certainty correction good fortune success triumph truth win
WEAK
carriage

Example Sentences

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He said he "no longer wishes to have a lawyer" and the appeal should not continue as "it would likely lead to a miscarriage of justice".

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The new model started after just one miscarriage, and gave the women progressively more care after each baby loss.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“This is a miscarriage of justice,” he said Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

The courts should step in to stop such a miscarriage of justice.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Showed improvement as a result of medication, relapsed after second miscarriage.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña