Synonyms for

Bailout

Verb / ˈbeɪˌlaʊt / Another word for bailout — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A bailout is when someone or something, like a company or government, is given money to help them out of a difficult financial situation.

Synonyms & similar words

rescue save recovery relief assistance support aid help handout subsidy grant loan stimulus benevolence charity philanthropy alms donation

Example sentences

  1. The bank received a bailout from the government to keep it from going bankrupt.
  2. The CEO requested a bailout for his failing business.
  3. The auto industry was given a bailout to prevent widespread job loss.
  4. The athlete needed a bailout from his coach to finish the race.
  5. The charity provided a bailout to the struggling family.

Quotes

  • A bailout means that you're not letting failure happen. And failure is one of the best things that can happen to a person, or to an economy, because it's how we learn.
  • Bailouts are like steroids - they pump up an economy in the short run but have long-term consequences.
  • The biggest banks were all bailed out. The banks have gotten bigger since the bailout. The problems that we had before the financial crisis have not been solved by the bailout.

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