CRISES Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word crises. (close relations)
crisis
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| adversity | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of misfortune or affliction • a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event | ||||||
| calamity | nounn | |||||
noun • an event resulting in great loss and misfortune | ||||||
| catastrophe | nounn | |||||
noun • an event resulting in great loss and misfortune • a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune • a sudden violent change in the earth's surface | ||||||
| dilemma | nounn | |||||
noun • state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| emergency | nounn | |||||
noun • a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action • a state in which martial law applies • a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage | ||||||
| predicament | nounn | |||||
noun • a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one | ||||||
| quandary | nounn | |||||
noun • a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one • state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options | ||||||
| trouble | nounn | |||||
noun • a source of difficulty • an angry disturbance • an event causing distress or pain • an effort that is inconvenient • a strong feeling of anxiety • an unwanted pregnancy verb • move deeply • to cause inconvenience or discomfort to • disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed • take the trouble to do something; concern oneself • cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed | ||||||
| turmoil | nounn | |||||
noun • a violent disturbance • violent agitation • disturbance usually in protest | ||||||
