catastrophe

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A sudden and widespread disaster causing great damage, suffering, or loss.

• The earthquake was a catastrophe that left thousands homeless.
• The company's financial catastrophe led to bankruptcy.
• We need to prevent an environmental catastrophe.
• Climate scientists warn that rising sea levels could trigger a humanitarian catastrophe affecting millions of coastal residents by mid-century.
• The nuclear facility implemented multiple redundant safety systems to prevent any potential catastrophe from equipment failure.
• Historical records document how a single volcanic eruption caused an agricultural catastrophe that reshaped entire civilizations.

Eş anlamlılar: disaster, calamity, tragedy, cataclysm, devastation

Zıt anlamlılar: blessing, fortune, miracle, triumph

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An event causing personal distress or misfortune; a complete failure.

• The dinner party was a catastrophe when the oven broke.
• My first attempt at baking was an absolute catastrophe.
• Missing the flight was a catastrophe for our vacation plans.

Eş anlamlılar: disaster, fiasco, debacle, failure, mess

Zıt anlamlılar: success, triumph, achievement, victory