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DEBACLE Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word debacle. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word debacle. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DEBACLE

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fiasco
nounn
noun

• a sudden and violent collapse

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

collapse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

• a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in

• the act of throwing yourself down; collapse; sink

• a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)

verb

• break down, literally or metaphorically

• collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack

• fold or close up

• fall apart

• cause to burst

• suffer a nervous breakdown

• lose significance, effectiveness, or value

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

failure
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

flop
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers

• someone who is unsuccessful

• a complete failure

• the act of throwing yourself down; collapse; sink

adverb

• with a flopping sound

• completely

verb

• fall loosely

• fall suddenly and abruptly

• fail utterly; collapse

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

wreck
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

• an accident that destroys a ship at sea

• a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles)

• a ship that has been destroyed at sea

verb

• smash or break forcefully

drubbing
nounn
noun

• a sound defeat

• the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

slaughter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the killing of animals (as for food)

• a sound defeat

• the savage and excessive killing of many people

verb

• kill (animals) usually for food consumption

• kill a large number of people indiscriminately

thrashing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sound defeat

• the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

trouncing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sound defeat

• the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

walloping
adjectiveadj
noun

• a sound defeat

adjective satellite

• (used informally) very large

whipping
verb, nounv, n
noun

• beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

• a sound defeat

• a sewing stitch passing over an edge diagonally

• the act of overcoming or outdoing

adjective satellite

• smart and fashionable

Best Hypernyms For DEBACLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for debacle, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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alluvion collapse defeat deluge flood inundation licking

Alternatives for FIASCO

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