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[dih-fawlt, dee-fawlt] / dɪˈfɔlt, ˈdiˌfɔlt /

NOUN

failure; want

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delinquency nonpayment

STRONG

absence blemish blunder dearth defect deficiency dereliction disregard error fault imperfection inadequacy insufficiency lack lapse miss neglect offense omission overlooking oversight privation shortcoming slight transgression vice weakness wrongdoing

Antonyms

STRONG

abundance accuracy achievement adequacy advantage attention care correction enough excess obedience perfection plenty regard remembrance respect right strength strong point success sufficiency

WEAK

payment satisfaction

VERB

dodge payment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

evade

STRONG

bilk defraud dishonor fail neglect repudiate shirk skate skip stiff swindle

WEAK

leave town meet under arch put on the cuff run out on see in the alley skip out on

Antonyms

STRONG

complete do meet

WEAK

pay

Example Sentences

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But the stock is up 3%, its bond prices are rising, and the extra yield investors are paying to insure against default has narrowed.

From Barron's

His infamous default from the US Open in 2020 for petulantly swiping at a ball that hit a woman line judge gave a glimpse of his fiery character.

From Barron's

Headlines on defaulting borrowers have led individuals to cash out of many private credit funds lately, but institutions remain enthusiasts, said operating chief Jonathan Gray.

From Barron's

“Most people, by default, do not want a phone call unless it’s explicitly stated.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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