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CRISIS Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word crisis. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word crisis. (close relations)
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adversity
nounn
noun

• a state of misfortune or affliction

• a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event

calamity
nounn
noun

• 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

dilemma
nounn
noun

• state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

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

emergency
nounn
noun

• a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

• a state in which martial law applies

• a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage

hardship
nounn
noun

• a state of misfortune or affliction

• something hard to endure

• something that causes or entails suffering

imbroglio
nounn
noun

• an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation

• a very embarrassing misunderstanding

mess
nounn
noun

• a state of confusion and disorderliness

• informal terms for a difficult situation

• soft semiliquid food

• a meal eaten in a mess hall by service personnel

• a (large) military dining room where service personnel eat or relax

• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

verb

• eat in a mess hall

• make a mess of or create disorder in

plight
nounn
noun

• a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

• a solemn pledge of fidelity

verb

• give to in marriage

• promise solemnly and formally

predicament
nounn
noun

• a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

quandary
nounn
noun

• a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

• state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

tragedy
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

trouble
nounn
noun

• a source of difficulty

• an angry disturbance

• an event causing distress or pain

• an effort that is inconvenient

• a strong feeling of anxiety

• an unwanted pregnancy

verb

• move deeply

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

• take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

• cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed

Best Hypernyms For CRISIS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for crisis, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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adversity calamity catastrophe difficulty dilemma disaster emergency hardship juncture occasion plight predicament problem setback situation trouble

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