CATASTROPHES Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word catastrophes. (close relations)
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| adversity | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of misfortune or affliction • a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event | ||||||
| wretchedness | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune • the character of being uncomfortable and unpleasant • the quality of being poor and inferior and sorry | ||||||
| accidents | nounn | |||||
noun • an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury • anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause | ||||||
| afflictions | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity • a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health • a cause of great suffering and distress | ||||||
| blows | verbv | |||||
noun • a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon • an impact (as from a collision) • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating • an unpleasant or disappointing surprise • a strong current of air • street names for cocaine • forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth verb • exhale hard • be blowing or storming • free of obstruction by blowing air through • be in motion due to some air or water current • make a sound as if blown • shape by blowing • be inadequate or objectionable • make a mess of, destroy or ruin • spend thoughtlessly; throw away • spend lavishly or wastefully on • sound by having air expelled through a tube • play or sound a wind instrument • provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation • cause air to go in, on, or through • cause to move by means of an air current • spout moist air from the blowhole • leave; informal or rude • deposit eggs (of insects) • cause to be revealed and jeopardized • show off • allow to regain its breath • melt, break, or become otherwise unusable • burst suddenly | ||||||
| blunders | nounn | |||||
noun • an embarrassing mistake verb • commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake • make one's way clumsily or blindly • utter impulsively | ||||||
| calamities | nounn | |||||
noun • an event resulting in great loss and misfortune | ||||||
| cataclysms | nounn | |||||
noun • a sudden violent change in the earth's surface • an event resulting in great loss and misfortune | ||||||
| crises | nounn | |||||
noun • an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty • a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something | ||||||
| debacles | nounn | |||||
noun • a sudden and violent collapse • flooding caused by a tumultuous breakup of ice in a river during the spring or summer • a sound defeat | ||||||
| disasters | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune • an event resulting in great loss and misfortune • an act that has disastrous consequences | ||||||
| failures | nounn | |||||
noun • an act that fails • an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose • lack of success • a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently • an unexpected omission • inability to discharge all your debts as they come due • loss of ability to function normally | ||||||
| fiascos | nounn | |||||
noun • a sudden and violent collapse | ||||||
| hardships | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of misfortune or affliction • something hard to endure • something that causes or entails suffering | ||||||
| misfortunes | nounn | |||||
noun • unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event • an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes | ||||||
| mishaps | nounn | |||||
noun • an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate • an instance of misfortune | ||||||
| setbacks | nounn | |||||
noun • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating | ||||||
| tragedies | nounn | |||||
noun • an event resulting in great loss and misfortune • drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity | ||||||
| cataclysm | nounn | |||||
noun • a sudden violent change in the earth's surface • an event resulting in great loss and misfortune | ||||||
| disaster | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune • an event resulting in great loss and misfortune • an act that has disastrous consequences | ||||||
