Synonyms for

Washout

Verb / ˈwɑ:ˌʃaʊt / Another word for washout — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A heavy rain that causes flooding or a complete failure or collapse.

Synonyms & similar words

flop dud wash flood deluge inundation downpour fiasco failure collapse ruin disaster debacle catastrophe blowout leak rupture burst breach erosion landslide avalanche mudslide

Example sentences

  1. The washout from the storm destroyed the bridge.
  2. The heavy rain caused a washout in the backyard.
  3. The team's performance was a complete washout.
  4. The movie was a washout, nobody liked it.
  5. The company's latest product was a washout, it didn't sell well.

Quotes

  • A washout is a failure, but a good failure. You learn things from it.
  • The washout of a single race is a tragedy. The washout of an entire season is a statistic.
  • The washout is a way of cleansing.

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