insolvency

[in-sol-vuhn-see] / ɪnˈsɒl vən si /

NOUN

failure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bankruptcy breakdown deterioration implosion inadequacy rupture

STRONG

bomb botch bungle bust checkmate collapse decay decline defeat deficiency deficit downfall failing fiasco flop frustration lemon loser loss mess misadventure miscarriage misstep nonperformance overthrow rout stalemate stoppage turkey washout wreck

WEAK

false step faux pas flash in the pan lead balloon nonsuccess sinking ship total loss

Antonyms

STRONG

accomplishment achievement advantage ascent benefit blessing continuation enough improvement increase plenty rise strength success triumph win

Example Sentences

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Last year’s forecast by the trustees said benefits would be cut by about 20% once the trust funds hit insolvency.

From MarketWatch

The LGA, which represents councils in England, welcomed the plans, saying it "removes the immediate threat of insolvency for many councils".

From BBC

"They spent beyond the council's means and have left the council on the brink of insolvency," she said.

From BBC

Modella Capital began insolvency proceedings for The Original Factory Shop earlier in January along with accessories chain Claire's, which it also owns and is still looking to sell.

From BBC

Last August, the government introduced a bill to amend the country’s insolvency and bankruptcy code.

From The Wall Street Journal

insolvency

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