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INSOLVENCY Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word insolvency. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word insolvency. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INSOLVENCY

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bankruptcy
nounn
noun

• a state of complete lack of some abstract property

• inability to discharge all your debts as they come due

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

collapse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

• a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in

• the act of throwing yourself down; collapse; sink

• a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)

verb

• break down, literally or metaphorically

• collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack

• fold or close up

• fall apart

• cause to burst

• suffer a nervous breakdown

• lose significance, effectiveness, or value

default
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• loss due to not showing up

• act of failing to meet a financial obligation

• loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid

• an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified

verb

• fail to pay up

destitution
nounn
noun

• a state without friends or money or prospects

failure
noun

• an act that fails

• an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose

• lack of success

• a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

• an unexpected omission

• inability to discharge all your debts as they come due

• loss of ability to function normally

liquidation
nounn
noun

• termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities

• the act of exterminating

• the murder of a competitor

penniless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not having enough money to pay for necessities

ruin
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

• a ruined building

• the process of becoming dilapidated

• an event that results in destruction

• failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

• destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

verb

• destroy completely; damage irreparably

• destroy or cause to fail

• reduce to bankruptcy

• reduce to ruins

• deprive of virginity

• fall into ruin

Best Hypernyms For INSOLVENCY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for insolvency, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
bankruptcy collapse default failure liquidation ruin
Phrases (1)
financial condition

Alternatives for BANKRUPTCY

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