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stillborn
adjective
(of newborn infant) showing no signs of life at birth; not liveborn
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adjective
(of newborn infant) showing no signs of life at birth; not liveborn
“A stillborn baby”
adjective
Failing to accomplish an intended result
“An abortive revolt”
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A stillborn baby
An abortive revolt
A stillborn plot to assassinate the President
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