Miscarry Definition & Meaning

miscarry
verb
  1. be unsuccessful; "Where do today's public schools fail?"; "The attempt to rescue the hostages failed miserably"
  2. suffer a miscarriage

"Miscarry" in song lyrics

See how miscarry is used in real songs:

  • "signs you won't miscarry"
    AOL — AOL
  • "when will you most likely not miscarry"
    AOL — AOL
  • "natural ways to miscarry"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with miscarry

Usage tips for "miscarry"

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