Other Words for Loss

Loss Noun Synonyms
waste, wastage, wasting, squandering
The loss of time was owing to a train delay.

defeat, set-back, disadvantage, disappointment, failure, downfall, collapse, breakdown, ruin, drubbing, trouncing
His loss is my gain.

diminution, erosion, reduction, impoverishment, depletion, shrinkage
New policies are in place to stem the loss of parkland.

disadvantage, detriment, harm, impairment, injury, damage
I don't regard Wentworth's resignation as any great loss.

Loss Verb Synonyms
deprivation, bereavement, privation, denial, sacrifice, forfeiture, disappearance
We must be constantly vigilant to watch for any loss of our liberty.

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Privation / Ruin / Waste / Breakdown

Real Gain Or Loss

Business / Finance / Real Gain Or Loss: A gain or loss adjusted for increasing prices by an inflation index such as the CPI. MORE

Paper Gain (Loss)

Business / Finance / Paper Gain (Loss): Unrealized capital gain (loss) on securities held in a portfolio based on a comparison of current market price to original cost. MORE

Net Operating Losses

Business / Finance / Net Operating Losses: Losses that a firm can take advantage of to reduce taxes. MORE

Loss-Control Activities

Business / Finance / Loss-Control Activities: Actions that an insured person or company takes at the instigation of an insurance company in order to prevent accidents or losses. MORE

Long-Term Loss

Business / Finance / Long-Term Loss: A loss on the sale of a capital asset held less than 12 months that can be used to offset a capital gain. MORE

Loss Ratio

Business / Finance / Loss Ratio: The ratio of losses paid or accrued by an insurer to premiums collected over a year. MORE