miscarry

1 antonym for miscarry — opposites grouped by meaning.

Verb — To lose a pregnancy before the foetus can survive outside the womb.

Synonyms by Meaning

To lose a pregnancy before the foetus can survive outside the womb.

“She miscarried in the tenth week of her pregnancy.”

fail

To fail to succeed, especially when a plan, project or piece of business goes wrong.

“The negotiations miscarried after both sides refused to compromise.”

Opposites

succeed

succeed

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

the plan miscarried miscarry repeatedly

It suits both sensitive personal contexts and more formal talk of failed plans or deals.

Miscarry comes from the Middle English miscarien. Taken at face value, it looks like a combination of mis- and carry.

What does it mean to miscarry?

It usually means to lose a pregnancy before the baby could survive, though it can also mean a plan or piece of business fails.

Can miscarry be used for something other than pregnancy?

Yes, it can describe a project, negotiation or business scheme that goes wrong or does not succeed.

What is the noun form of miscarry?

The related noun is miscarriage.

fail succeed