bankrupt

Phonetic Respelling: [ bangk-ruhpt, -ruhpt ]

Definition:

v. to cause to lose one's fortune and become unable to pay one's debts; adj. unable to pay one's debts

Sentence:

The bad debts will bankrupt the company. OR The bankrupt company shut down.

More example sentences:

The bad debts will bankrupt the company. OR The bankrupt company shut down.

Hear it

The bankrupt company shut down.

Hear it

Who was trying to bankrupt the Bed and Breakfast?

Hear it

The failing business may go bankrupt.

Hear it

Synonyms:

break; ruin; bust; deplete; broke

Antonyms:

richen;profit