CatastropheWordNet Explorer

Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “catastrophe” powered by Princeton WordNet.

noun

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

Words in this synset: calamity, disaster, tragedy, cataclysm
noun

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

noun

a natural and unavoidable catastrophe that interrupts the expected course of events

noun

a cosmic cataclysm in which God destroys the ruling powers of evil

noun

a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death

noun

something that is ruinous

noun

a disaster comparable to a nuclear meltdown

noun

any large scale calamity (especially when thought to be sent by God)

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