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Catastrophes

Verb / kʌˈtæstrʌfi:z / Another word for catastrophes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.

Synonyms & similar words

calamity catastrophe tragedy disaster cataclysm disaster calamity tragedy cataclysm carnage devastation ruin misfortune blow crisis accident fiasco debacle failure mishap occurrence plague upheaval catastrophic

Example sentences

  1. The hurricane was a catastrophe for the people living on the coast.
  2. The fire was a catastrophe that destroyed the building.
  3. The pandemic was a catastrophe for the economy.
  4. The airplane crash was a catastrophe that killed many people.
  5. The flood was a catastrophe for the farmers.

Quotes

  • Sometimes in life, there are things we must accept, things we cannot change, and catastrophes we must overcome.
  • The world is a comedy to those that think, a tragedy to those that feel, and a catastrophe to those who are living paycheck to paycheck.
  • Every one of us is, in the cosmic perspective, precious. If a human disagrees with you, let him live. In a hundred billion galaxies, you will not find another.

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