Synonyms of default

Noun

1. default, absence, loss

usage: loss due to not showing up; "he lost the game by default"

2. default, nonpayment, nonremittal, failure

usage: act of failing to meet a financial obligation

3. nonpayment, default, nonremittal, financial loss

usage: loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid

4. default option, default, option, alternative, choice

usage: an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified

Verb

1. default, default on, fail, neglect

usage: fail to pay up

Definition and meaning of default (Dictionary)