bankrupting

present participle of bankrupt
as in ruining
to cause to lose one's fortune and become unable to pay one's debts several bad investments bankrupted him

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Recent Examples of bankrupting See video … WATCH TOM HOMAN – With a secure border, the US is bankrupting cartels. FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025 Yet either change could risk bankrupting the program. Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 3 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bankrupting
ruining
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  • Packages of flying tortillas thrown at the wrong time, or pocket knives, would only hurt a reputation that Texas Tech has worked doggedly to change and show that the Red Raiders are at home on a national stage, and not the crazy drunk uncle ruining a holiday.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Since 2021, Spotify has offered an alternative app for kids to listen to music without ruining their parents recommendations.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Bankrupting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bankrupting. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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