miscarry

/ˌmɪsˈkæɹi/ · verb

Meaning

To have an unfortunate accident of some kind; to be killed, or come to harm.
To go astray; to do something wrong.
To have a miscarriage; to abort a foetus, usually without intent to do so.
To fail to achieve some purpose; to be unsuccessful, to go wrong (of a business, project etc.).
Of a letter etc.: to fail to reach its intended recipient.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

fail(English)go wrong(English)misluck(English)mishappen(English)misbefall(English)misgo(English)misbear(English)mischance(English)unborn(English)miscarriage(English)fetus(English)patty(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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