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Loser

One who loses.

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Narrower term 4

Bankrupt 76% connected

A trader who secretes himself, or does certain other acts tending to defraud his creditors.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Flop 76% connected

To clap or strike, as a bird its wings, a fish its tail, etc.; to flap.

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Insolvent 76% connected

Not solvent; not having sufficient estate to pay one's debts; unable to pay one's debts as they fall due, in the ordinary course of trade and busines…

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Washout 76% connected

The washing out or away of earth, etc., especially of a portion of the bed of a road or railroad by a fall of rain or a freshet; also, a place, espec…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Contestant 76% connected

One who contests; an opponent; a litigant; a disputant; one who claims that which has been awarded to another.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Gambler 76% connected

One who gambles.

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Unfortunate 76% connected

Not fortunate; unsuccessful; not prosperous; unlucky; attended with misfortune; unhappy; as, an unfortunate adventure; an unfortunate man; an unfortu…

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Lose 74% connected

To part with unintentionally or unwillingly, as by accident, misfortune, negligence, penalty, forfeit, etc.; to be deprived of; as, to lose money fro…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Lose 74% connected

To part with unintentionally or unwillingly, as by accident, misfortune, negligence, penalty, forfeit, etc.; to be deprived of; as, to lose money fro…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Failure 92% connected

Cessation of supply, or total defect; a failing; deficiency; as, failure of rain; failure of crops.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Winner 94% connected

One who wins, or gains by success in competition, contest, or gaming.

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Winner 94% connected

One who wins, or gains by success in competition, contest, or gaming.

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