Synonyms for

Tanked

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

Definition

To fail or perform poorly, especially in a game or competition.

Synonyms & similar words

tank failed lost struggled floundered foundered collapsed crashed bombed fizzled died sank flopped misfired blundered

Example sentences

  1. The stock market tanked after the bad news was announced.
  2. The team tanked the championship game by losing by a large margin.
  3. I tanked my math test because I forgot to study.
  4. The company's profits tanked after the new competitor entered the market.
  5. The movie tanked at the box office and lost a lot of money.

Quotes

  • I've tanked many a job interview with my inability to focus and my nervousness.
  • The economy may tank if we don't take action to fix it.
  • I'm afraid my grades are going to tank if I don't start studying more.

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