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EMERGENCY Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word emergency. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word emergency. (close relations)
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exigency
nounn
noun

• a pressing or urgent situation

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

• that which is required in a particular situation —usually used in plural.

calamity
nounn
noun

• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

cataclysm
nounn
noun

• a sudden violent change in the earth's surface

• 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

crisis
nounn
noun

• an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

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

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

extremity
nounn
noun

• an external body part that projects from the body

• an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease)

• the greatest or utmost degree

• the outermost or farthest region or point

• that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso

mishap
nounn
noun

• an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

• an instance of misfortune

predicament
nounn
noun

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

setback
nounn
noun

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

urgency
nounn
noun

• the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity

• pressing importance requiring speedy action

• an urgent situation calling for prompt action

• insistent solicitation and entreaty

casualty
nounn
noun

• someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement

• someone injured or killed in an accident

• an accident that causes someone to die

• a decrease of military personnel or equipment

er
adverbadv
noun

• a room in a hospital or clinic staffed and equipped to provide emergency care to persons requiring immediate medical treatment

• a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium

pinch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a painful or straitened circumstance

• an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed

• a slight but appreciable amount

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

• a small sharp bite or snip

• a squeeze with the fingers

• the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

verb

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• make ridges into by pinching together

• make off with belongings of others

• cut the top off

• irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear

emergency brake
nounn
noun

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

hand brake
nounn
noun

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

parking brake
nounn
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For EMERGENCY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for emergency, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
brake crisis
Phrases (1)
temporary state

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