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defaulting

The word “defaulting” has 3 syllables: de-fault-ing

It's pronounced as /dɪˈfɔltɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for defaulting?

In the thesaurus, “defaulting” has 14 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for defaulting along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for defaulting

Antonyms for defaulting

  • carrying out
  • discharging
  • doing
  • executing
  • fulfilling
  • heeding
  • keeping
  • meeting
  • minding
  • observing
  • performing
  • practicing
  • practising
  • remembering
  • satisfying

Meanings of defaulting

  • verb
    1. To fail to meet an obligation.
    2. To lose a competition by failing to compete.
    3. To assume a value when none was given; to presume a tentative value or standard.
    4. To fail to appear and answer a summons and complaint.
  • noun
    1. The act or result of being defaulted, especially a failure to meet a financial obligation.

Example Sentences

  • The company is at risk of defaulting on its debts.
  • Investors worry about borrowers defaulting on their loans.
  • Defaulting on payments can damage your credit score.
  • The government warned banks about defaulting clients.
  • She avoided defaulting by negotiating a payment plan.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to defaulting, such as: carrying out, discharging, disregarding, doing, executing, failing, forgetting.

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Related Words

failing

neglecting

omitting

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