National Debt

Synonyms of national debt

• public debt
• government debt
• sovereign debt

Antonyms of national debt

• wealth
• asset
• surplus

Collocations of national debt

national debt crisis

Frequency: 70 %

The country is facing a national debt crisis that requires immediate attention.

rising national debt

Frequency: 60 %

The government is concerned about the implications of the rising national debt.

national debt reduction

Frequency: 50 %

The proposed budget includes measures for national debt reduction.

national debt default

Frequency: 45 %

The risk of national debt default looms large over the economy.

national debt repayment

Frequency: 40 %

The government is struggling to meet its national debt repayment obligations.

Idiomatic Expressions for national debt

• Phrase: national debt crisis
  Meaning: refers to a situation where a country's national debt reaches unsustainable levels, leading to economic instability and potential default on debt payments.
  Usage: Greece faced a national debt crisis in 2010, requiring a bailout from the European Union and International Monetary Fund.