Meaning of the word miscarriage in English

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miscarriage

US /ˈmɪsˌker.ɪdʒ/

UK /ˈmɪsˌker.ɪdʒ/

the spontaneous expulsion of a fetus from the womb before it is able to survive independently

Example:

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She suffered a miscarriage in her first trimester.

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The doctor confirmed it was a complete miscarriage.

Synonym:

spontaneous abortion

a failure to achieve the intended or correct result

Example:

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The trial was a complete miscarriage of justice.

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His career ended in a tragic miscarriage of his potential.

Synonym:

failure error mistake foul-up blunder

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miscarriage of justice