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bankrupt

The correct spelling is bankrupt.

How to pronounce bankrupt

/ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt/
noun

IPA: /ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt/

Say it like: Ban-kru-pt

The correct spelling is bankrupt. One who becomes unable to pay his or her debts; an insolvent person. For example: "a bankrupt merchant"

Usage Examples

a bankrupt merchant

a morally bankrupt politician

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.One who becomes unable to pay his or her debts; an insolvent person.
  2. 2.A trader who secretes himself, or does certain other acts tending to defraud his creditors.

verb

  1. 1.To force into bankruptcy.

adjective

  1. 1.In a condition of bankruptcy; unable to pay one's debts.
  2. 2.Having been legally declared insolvent.
  3. 3.Destitute of, or wholly lacking (something once possessed, or something one should possess).

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