1. the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb
Usage: medical term; plural of miscarriage
2. failures to achieve intended results or outcomes
Usage: formal; plural of miscarriage

Examples

• The doctor explained that early miscarriages are unfortunately common.
• She had experienced two miscarriages before her successful pregnancy.
• The study examined the causes of recurrent miscarriages.
• Support groups help women cope with pregnancy losses and miscarriages.
• The miscarriages of justice in that case shocked the public.
• These miscarriages of the legal system must be prevented.
• The report documented several miscarriages of the reform process.