Synonyms for bankruptcy
ˈbæŋk rʌpt si, -rəp sibank·rupt·cy

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1. bankruptcynoun

   a state of complete lack of some abstract property

   "spiritual bankruptcy"; "moral bankruptcy"; "intellectual bankruptcy"

   Synonyms:
   failure

2. bankruptcy, failurenoun

   inability to discharge all your debts as they come due

   "the company had to declare bankruptcy"; "fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks"

   Synonyms:
   loser, nonstarter, failure, unsuccessful person

3. bankruptcynoun

   a legal process intended to insure equality among the creditors of a corporation declared to be insolvent

   Synonyms:
   failure

Matched Categories

1. • Failure
   • Insolvency
   • Law
   • Proceeding

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1. bankruptcynoun

   Synonyms:
   insolvency

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1. bankruptcynoun

   Synonyms:
   insolvency

   Antonyms:
   solvency

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1. List of paraphrases for "bankruptcy":

   bankruptcies, insolvency, bankrupt, collapse, failure, bust

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How to use bankruptcy in a sentence?

1. Antonio Brencich:

   The Morandi bridge is referred to as a masterpiece of engineering, in reality it is a bankruptcy.

2. Jonathan Chaplin:

   Bankruptcy is a long process... By the time they get out with this lean, mean balance sheet ready to invest, it may be way too late, the rest of the industry is investing, the rest of the industry is getting more competitive, everyone is investing in 5G. It's the worst possible time a company could go into bankruptcy and not be able to invest in its business.

3. Deydra Steans:

   The bankruptcy was a protection to prevent land loss. I would like to see some kind of provisions for Black farmers who have had to file bankruptcy and are dealing with sharks in collections.

4. The XFL:

   Unfortunately, as a new enterprise, we were not insulated from the harsh economic impacts and uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 crisis, accordingly, we have filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

5. John Sirico:

   If the loan does not perform, then the private equity firm may be in the driver's seat to potentially own the company after a bankruptcy.