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miscarry Synonyms

Another word for miscarry

Choosing another word for miscarry depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To expel a fetus from the womb before it is able to survive independently (of a pregnant woman or female animal).

Usage Example

"The doctors monitored her closely because she had miscarried during her first pregnancy."

Strong
abort

• verb (Context 2)

To fail to achieve the intended result or go wrong (of a plan, enterprise, or project).

Usage Example

"Their carefully laid plans to reform the committee miscarried due to a lack of funding."

Strongest
fail
go awry
fall through
Strong
founder
misfire
backfire

• verb (Context 3)

To fail to reach its intended destination (of a letter, package, or goods).

Usage Example

"The invitation must have miscarried in the post, as we never received it."

Strongest
go astray

Opposites of miscarry

The opposite of miscarry shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

succeed
work out
arrive
prosper
pan out
thrive
See all opposites of miscarry

• Nearby Words

miscalculation
miscanthus
miscarriage
miscarry
miscast
miscellaneous
miscellaneously

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Miscarry. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/miscarry
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