bankrupture

/ˈbæŋkrəptʃər/

Definitions

1. noun

a state of financial insolvency or inability to pay debts; bankruptcy.

“The company’s bankruptcy led to widespread job losses and economic ruin.”

2. noun

the process or act of making someone or something bankrupt.

“The court’s ruling led to the bankruptcy of the corporation.”

Synonyms

  • bankruptcy
  • default
  • insolvency

Antonyms

  • affluence
  • prosperity
  • solvent