Loss and Purpose

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Loss noun - The act or an instance of not having or being able to find.

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Purpose is an antonym for loss.

Nearby Word: losing

Purpose noun - Something that one hopes or intends to accomplish.

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Loss is an antonym for purpose in use topic.

clear	clear loss	clear purpose
similar	similar loss	similar purpose
usual	usual loss	usual purpose
original	original loss	original purpose
Other adjectives: single, actual, real, little, major, general, possible, final, apparent, less, further, double.

Loss of Identity: Her entire childhood was essentially engineered for the purpose of dehumanizing her.

Source: Comic Book / X-23
With Nanashi, his first loss was because he was too chivalrous, and his draw was because he threw it on purpose, not because he was incapable of winning.

Source: Manga / MÄR
The game's director has even implied that a loss of purpose and giving up on everything is what ultimately turns an Undead Hollow (and killable).

Source: Video Game / Dark Souls

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