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noun
One who fails to fulfill an obligation or perform a task, especially a legal or financial one.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
a contestant who forfeits a match
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: contestant
noun
someone who fails to meet a financial obligation
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: deadbeat
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: debtor, debitor
Narrower terms: deadbeat dad
noun
someone who fails to make a required appearance in court
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: absentee
History
From default + -er.
Across languages
13 source translations are retained for this English entry.
