Another word for insolvency

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Noun

The condition of being financially insolvent

failure
The condition or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends:
One that fails:
The condition or fact of being insufficient or falling short:

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1. The condition or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends:
2. One that fails:
3. The condition or fact of being insufficient or falling short:
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bust
A sculpture representing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest.
A woman's breasts.
The human chest.

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1. A sculpture representing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest.
2. A woman's breasts.
3. The human chest.
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bankruptcy
The state of being bankrupt.
A legal proceeding that allows for a person or entity to be declared bankrupt.
The system of adjudication that declares instances of bankruptcy:

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1. The state of being bankrupt.
2. A legal proceeding that allows for a person or entity to be declared bankrupt.
3. The system of adjudication that declares instances of bankruptcy:
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Another word for insolvency

Noun

liquidation
a liquidating or being liquidated

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1. a liquidating or being liquidated
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destitution
Extreme want of resources or the means of subsistence; complete poverty.
A deprivation or lack; a deficiency.

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1. Extreme want of resources or the means of subsistence; complete poverty.
2. A deprivation or lack; a deficiency.
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distress
To cause strain, anxiety, or suffering to.
To mar or otherwise treat (an object or fabric, for example) to give the appearance of an antique or of heavy prior use.
To constrain or overcome by harassment.

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1. To cause strain, anxiety, or suffering to.
2. To mar or otherwise treat (an object or fabric, for example) to give the appearance of an antique or of heavy prior use.
3. To constrain or overcome by harassment.
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