Dictionary 1. (n.) The state of being actually or legally bankrupt.2. (n.) The act or process of becoming a bankrupt. 3. (n.) Complete loss; -- followed by of. Thesaurus bouncing check breakage breakdown bust collapse crack-up crash crippling damage defeat destruction detriment dilapidation disablement disrepair encroachment failure futility harm hobbling hurt hurting ill success impairment incapacitation infringement injury inroad insolvency insufficient funds kited check losing game loss maiming mayhem mischief mutilation no go nonaccomplishment nonsuccess overdraft overdrawn account receivership ruination ruinousness sabotage scathe sickening spoiling successlessness unsuccess unsuccessfulness uselessness weakening |