miscarry

/ˈmɪskɛri/; /ˈmɪskɑrɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to be born prematurely and die, especially in the process of delivery

“The expecting mother was heartbroken when she miscarried at seven months into her pregnancy.”

2. verb

to fail or be unsuccessful

“The project miscarry due to lack of funding and poor planning.”

3. noun

a miscarriage of a fetus

“The couple went through a miscarriage, and they decided to try again.”

4. noun

a failure or miscarriage of a plan, project, or process

“The company experienced a miscarriage in its attempt to expand into the international market.”

Synonyms

  • abort
  • abort
  • fail
  • miscue

Antonyms

  • deliver
  • succeed