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Meaning of miscarry

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

miscarry

Pronunciation:/ˌmɪsˈkæɹi/

verb

Definitions

  1. To have an unfortunate accident of some kind; to be killed, or come to harm.

  2. To go astray; to do something wrong.

  3. To have a miscarriage; to abort a foetus, usually without intent to do so.

  4. To fail to achieve some purpose; to be unsuccessful, to go wrong (of a business, project etc.).