LOSS

n. 1 deprivation, bereavement, privation, denial, sacrifice, forfeiture, disappearance We must be constantly vigilant to watch for any loss of our liberty 2 diminution, erosion, reduction, impoverishment, depletion, shrinkage New policies are in place to stem the loss of parkland 3 disadvantage, detriment, harm, impairment, injury, damage I don't regard Wentworth's resignation as any great loss 4 waste, wastage, wasting, squandering The loss of time was owing to a train delay 5 defeat, set-back, disadvantage, disappointment, failure, downfall, collapse, breakdown, ruin; drubbing, trouncing His loss is my gain 6 Often, losses. debit(s), liability (liabilities), negative cash flow The company wrote off the losses 7 Often, losses. death, dying, passing, demise, destruction, extermination, extinction, annihilation The loss from disease was overwhelming What losses did they suffer in the battle?