miscarrying

mis-car-ry-ing

noun

The spontaneous loss of a foetus before it can survive independently.

"Miscarrying is a deeply distressing experience for many."

verb

Experiencing the spontaneous loss of a foetus before it can survive independently.

"She was miscarrying and needed urgent medical care."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: miscarry, go wrong, fail

Antonyms: bring home the bacon, carry to term, come through, deliver the goods, succeed, win