deficit
- noun (n)
Meaning: shortage of something needed, required
Synonyms:
arrears
dead horse
defalcation
default
deficiency
due bill
dues
inadequacy
in hock
insufficience
insufficiency
in the hole
in the red
lack
loss
paucity
red ink
scantiness
shortcoming
shortfall
underage
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