| fly off the handle |
to become very angry; lose one's temper (an informal use). |
| forfeit |
to lose or give up because of not following a rule, law, or contract. [1/3 definitions] |
| frustrating |
causing one to be annoyed or to lose patience by being difficult to do. |
| fumble |
to lose one's grip or control of in a sporting event. [1/4 definitions] |
| hold on |
to hold an object for the support or safety of your body or because you do not want to lose it. [1/2 definitions] |
| humiliate |
to cause to lose pride or feel ashamed; embarrass. |
| keep one's chin up |
to stay hopeful; not lose hope. |
| leprosy |
a disease of the skin and nerves caused by infection. People with leprosy have sores on their skin and lose feeling in their bodies. They sometimes lose fingers and toes. |
| lose one's shirt |
to lose all that one owns. |
| lost |
past tense and past participle of "lose." [1/6 definitions] |
| mislay |
to put somewhere and forget where; lose. |
| misplace |
to put in a wrong place; lose. |
| outgrow |
to give up or lose as one grows older or changes. [1/3 definitions] |
| peel1 |
to lose skin or some outer layer. [1/5 definitions] |
| reel2 |
to sway, stagger, or lose one's balance. [1/2 definitions] |
| stumble |
to trip or lose one's balance in walking or running. [1/4 definitions] |
| tarnish |
to become dull or lose color. [1/4 definitions] |
| throw |
to lose on purpose, for money or some other reason. [1/8 definitions] |
| tire1 |
to cause to lose interest or make bored. [2/4 definitions] |
| tournament |
a contest of skill including a series of games where those who lose one game may no longer take part. [1/2 definitions] |
| underdog |
a person or team that is expected to lose a contest in sports or politics. |