EMERGENCY Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word emergency. (close relations)
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| exigency | nounn | |||||
noun • a pressing or urgent situation • a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action • that which is required in a particular situation —usually used in plural. | ||||||
| calamity | nounn | |||||
noun • an event resulting in great loss and misfortune | ||||||
| cataclysm | nounn | |||||
noun • a sudden violent change in the earth's surface • 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 | ||||||
| crisis | nounn | |||||
noun • an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty • a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| extremity | nounn | |||||
noun • an external body part that projects from the body • an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease) • the greatest or utmost degree • the outermost or farthest region or point • that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso | ||||||
| mishap | nounn | |||||
noun • an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate • an instance of misfortune | ||||||
| predicament | nounn | |||||
noun • a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one | ||||||
| setback | nounn | |||||
noun • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating | ||||||
| urgency | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity • pressing importance requiring speedy action • an urgent situation calling for prompt action • insistent solicitation and entreaty | ||||||
| casualty | nounn | |||||
noun • someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement • someone injured or killed in an accident • an accident that causes someone to die • a decrease of military personnel or equipment | ||||||
| er | adverbadv | |||||
noun • a room in a hospital or clinic staffed and equipped to provide emergency care to persons requiring immediate medical treatment • a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium | ||||||
| pinch | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a painful or straitened circumstance • an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed • a slight but appreciable amount • a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action • a small sharp bite or snip • a squeeze with the fingers • the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) verb • squeeze tightly between the fingers • make ridges into by pinching together • make off with belongings of others • cut the top off • irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear | ||||||
| emergency brake | nounn | |||||
noun • a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage | ||||||
| hand brake | nounn | |||||
noun • a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage | ||||||
| parking brake | nounn | |||||
noun • a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage | ||||||
