bankrupt

/ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt//ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/

noun

  1. 1

    One who becomes unable to pay his or her debts; an insolvent person.

  2. 2

    A trader who secretes himself, or does certain other acts tending to defraud his creditors.

verb

  1. 1

    To force into bankruptcy.

adjective

  1. 1

    In a condition of bankruptcy; unable to pay one's debts.

    “a bankrupt merchant”
  2. 2

    Having been legally declared insolvent.

  3. 3

    Destitute of, or wholly lacking (something once possessed, or something one should possess).

    “a morally bankrupt politician”

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