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Cataclysm

🔄 Synonyms of "Cataclysm"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
calamitynoun	The distress that results from some disaster.
catastrophenoun	Any large and disastrous event of great significance.
disasternoun	An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment.
tragedynoun	A disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Cataclysm"

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Word	Definition
catastrophenoun	Any large and disastrous event of great significance.
disasternoun	An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment.
calamitynoun	The distress that results from some disaster.
tragedynoun	A disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury.
destructionnoun	The act of destroying.
scourgenoun	(figurative) A source of persistent (and often widespread) pain and suffering or trouble, such as a cruel ruler, disease, pestilence, or war.
upheavalnoun	Disruptive change, from one state to another.
rampnoun	An inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline.
meltdownnoun	(informal) A tantrum or emotional outburst.
pandemicnoun	(epidemiology) A pandemic disease; a disease that affects a wide geographical area and a large proportion of the population.
cataclasmnoun	Dated form of cataclysm. [A sudden, violent event.]
apocalypsenoun	A huge disaster; a cataclysmic event; destruction or ruin of large scope and scale.
crashnoun	A sudden, intense, loud sound, as made for example by cymbals.
disastrophenoun	A disastrous catastrophe.
catastrophizationnoun	The act or process of catastrophizing.
boltnoun	A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.
havocnoun	Widespread devastation and destruction.
bombnoun	An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, especially, one dropped from an aircraft.
earthquakenoun	A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.
implosionnoun	A catastrophic failure; a sudden failure or collapse of an organization or system.