CATASTROPHE

/kəˈtæstɹəfi/ ► audio Scrabble 18 Words With Friends 19

Scrabble letter values: C3A1T1A1S1T1R1O1P3H4E1 = 18

Definition

  1. noun an event resulting in great loss and misfortune. — synonyms: calamity, disaster, tragedy, cataclysm
  2. noun a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune. — synonyms: disaster
  3. noun a sudden violent change in the earth's surface. — synonyms: cataclysm

Examples

  • “the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity”
  • “the earthquake was a disaster”
  • “lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system”

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