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Catastrophe
01
a horrible event that causes much suffering and damage
02
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
03
a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
catastrophe
n
catastrophic
adj
catastrophic
adj
Example
The loss of biodiversity due to deforestation is viewed as an environmental catastrophe with long-term consequences.
The global pandemic was declared a health catastrophe due to its widespread impact on public health and economies.
The financial collapse of the company was averted at the last moment, narrowly avoiding a catastrophe.
The earthquake in the region caused widespread devastation and was considered a natural catastrophe.
Ignoring climate change warnings could plant the seeds of ecological catastrophe for future generations.
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