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miscarriage Synonyms
Another word for miscarriage
Choosing another word for miscarriage depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The spontaneous and unplanned expulsion of a fetus from the womb before it is able to survive independently.
Usage Example
"The support group offers counseling and resources for couples recovering from a spontaneous abortion."
Strongest
spontaneous abortion
• noun (Context 2)
An unsuccessful outcome of something planned, or a failure of a judicial or administrative process to achieve its proper purpose (especially in the phrase 'miscarriage of justice').
Usage Example
"The appellate court overturned the wrongful conviction, calling it a grave failure of justice."
Strongest
failure
Strong
perversion
travesty
breakdown
Weak
fiasco
Opposites of miscarriage
The opposite of miscarriage shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
success
triumph
fulfillment
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Miscarriage. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/miscarriage