crisis

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crisis

(noun)

Meaning

a time of great trouble or danger

Example

"The flood caused a crisis in the town."

Synonyms

emergencydisastercatastrophe

Antonyms

stabilitycalm

More about this word

Word origin
From Greek krisis, meaning decision or turning point.
Related word forms
  • adjective: critical

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