Bust and Winner

Bust

Bust noun - Something that has failed.
Usage example: the first movie was a hit, but the sequel was an unexpected bust

Winner is an antonym for bust.

Nearby Words: busted, buster, busting

Winner

Winner noun - A person or thing that is successful.
Usage example: the movie was panned by the critics but has been a winner at the box office

Bust is an antonym for winner.

Nearby Words: win, winning

How words are described

best best bust best winner
original original bust original winner
small small bust small winner
big big bust big winner
Other adjectives: huge, famous, new, biggest.
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