Synonyms for

Cataclysm

Verb / ˈkætʌˌklɪsʌm / Another word for cataclysm — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large-scale and violent event in the natural world, often resulting in great damage or change

Synonyms & similar words

disaster calamity catastrophe tragedy disaster catastrophe calamity upheaval tragedy chaos turmoil crash meltdown apocalypse doomsday Armageddon destruction ruin devastation annihilation extinction

Example sentences

  1. The volcanic eruption caused a cataclysm that covered the city in ash.
  2. The hurricane was a cataclysm that destroyed homes and businesses.
  3. The asteroid impact was a cataclysm that killed the dinosaurs.
  4. The pandemic was a cataclysm that changed the way we live.
  5. The war was a cataclysm that left many people homeless and hungry.

Quotes

  • The cataclysmic events that occur in the world are not random, but are in fact interconnected.
  • The cataclysms of the past have shaped the world we live in today.
  • The cataclysmic changes that occur in nature can be both frightening and awe-inspiring.

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