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CATASTROPHES Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word catastrophes. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word catastrophes. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CATASTROPHES

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adversity
nounn
noun

• a state of misfortune or affliction

• a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event

wretchedness
nounn
noun

• a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

• the character of being uncomfortable and unpleasant

• the quality of being poor and inferior and sorry

accidents
nounn
noun

• an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

• anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause

afflictions
nounn
noun

• a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

• a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health

• a cause of great suffering and distress

blows
verbv
noun

• a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

• an impact (as from a collision)

• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

• an unpleasant or disappointing surprise

• a strong current of air

• street names for cocaine

• forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth

verb

• exhale hard

• be blowing or storming

• free of obstruction by blowing air through

• be in motion due to some air or water current

• make a sound as if blown

• shape by blowing

• be inadequate or objectionable

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• spend thoughtlessly; throw away

• spend lavishly or wastefully on

• sound by having air expelled through a tube

• play or sound a wind instrument

• provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation

• cause air to go in, on, or through

• cause to move by means of an air current

• spout moist air from the blowhole

• leave; informal or rude

• deposit eggs (of insects)

• cause to be revealed and jeopardized

• show off

• allow to regain its breath

• melt, break, or become otherwise unusable

• burst suddenly

blunders
nounn
noun

• an embarrassing mistake

verb

• commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

• make one's way clumsily or blindly

• utter impulsively

calamities
nounn
noun

• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

cataclysms
nounn
noun

• a sudden violent change in the earth's surface

• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

crises
nounn
noun

• an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

• a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something

debacles
nounn
noun

• a sudden and violent collapse

• flooding caused by a tumultuous breakup of ice in a river during the spring or summer

• a sound defeat

disasters
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

failures
nounn
noun

• an act that fails

• an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose

• lack of success

• a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

• an unexpected omission

• inability to discharge all your debts as they come due

• loss of ability to function normally

fiascos
nounn
noun

• a sudden and violent collapse

hardships
nounn
noun

• a state of misfortune or affliction

• something hard to endure

• something that causes or entails suffering

misfortunes
nounn
noun

• unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

• an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes

mishaps
nounn
noun

• an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

• an instance of misfortune

setbacks
nounn
noun

• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

tragedies
nounn
noun

• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

• drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity

cataclysm
nounn
noun

• a sudden violent change in the earth's surface

• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

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

Best Hypernyms For CATASTROPHES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for catastrophes, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
adversity hardship misfortune calamities collapses debacles disasters emergencies fiascos misfortunes quandaries setbacks tragedies traumas troubles
Phrases (3)
bad luckgeological phenomenonhard knocks

Alternatives for ADVERSITY

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