defaulter

[dɪˈfɔːltə(r)]

defaulter Definition

a person who fails to fulfill a duty, obligation, or promise, especially by not paying a debt.

Using defaulter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "defaulter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bank has a list of loan defaulters.

  • Example

    He was declared a defaulter for not paying his taxes on time.

  • Example

    The company blacklisted him as a defaulter for not completing the project on time.

defaulter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for defaulter

Phrases with defaulter

  • a person who fails to repay a loan

    Example

    The bank has strict policies to deal with loan defaulters.

  • a person who fails to pay taxes on time

    Example

    The government has imposed heavy fines on tax defaulters.

  • a person who fails to fulfill the terms and conditions of a contract

    Example

    The company has a legal team to deal with contract defaulters.

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Summary: defaulter in Brief

The term 'defaulter' [dɪˈfɔːltə(r)] refers to a person who fails to fulfill a duty, obligation, or promise, especially by not paying a debt. It is often used in the context of loans, taxes, and contracts, exemplified by 'The bank has a list of loan defaulters.' 'Defaulter' has synonyms like 'delinquent' and 'debtor,' and is sometimes used informally as 'deadbeat' or 'miscreant.'

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