malinvestment

noun

mal·​investment

"+

: bad investment

a malinvestment that nearly led to bankruptcy

Word History

Etymology

mal- entry 1 + investment

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Rhymes for malinvestment

• disinvestment
• reinvestment
• arrestment
• divestment
• investment