Words Like DEFAULT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DEFAULT.

16 Alternative Words Similar to default

1 Nonpayment Noun      Synonym Words Like Nonpayment
2 Nonremittal Noun      Synonym Words Like Nonremittal
3 Alternative Noun      Synonym Words Like Alternative
4 Choice Noun      Synonym Words Like Choice
5 Failure Noun      Synonym Words Like Failure
6 Option Noun      Synonym Words Like Option
7 Payment Noun      Antonym Words Like Payment
8 Fail Verb      Synonym Words Like Fail
9 Neglect Verb      Synonym Words Like Neglect
10 Fault Noun      Synonym Words Like Fault
11 Defaulted Verb-intransitive      Form Words Like Defaulted
12 Defaulting Verb-intransitive      Form Words Like Defaulting
13 Offend Verb-intransitive      Synonym Words Like Offend
14 Omit Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Omit
15 Delinquency Noun      Hyponym Words Like Delinquency
16 Loss Noun      Hypernym Words Like Loss

2 examples of default

1 this evil has happened through the governor's default
2 to default a dividend

10 definitions of default

1 A failing or failure; omission of that which ought to be done; neglect to do what duty or law requires.
2 Fault; offense; ill deed; wrong act; failure in virtue or wisdom.
3 A neglect of, or failure to take, some step necessary to secure the benefit of law, as a failure to appear in court at a day assigned, especially of the defendant in a suit when called to make answer; also of jurors, witnesses, etc.
4 To fail in duty; to offend.
5 To fail in fulfilling a contract, agreement, or duty.
6 To fail to appear in court; to let a case go by default.
7 To fail to perform or pay; to be guilty of neglect of; to omit.
8 To call a defendant or other party whose duty it is to be present in court, and make entry of his default, if he fails to appear; to enter a default against.
9 To leave out of account; to omit.
10 loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid
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