Catastrophe

/kɐtˈæstɹəfi/

/kəˈtæstɹəfi/

Catastrophe

a horrible event that causes much suffering and damage

synonyms : calamity

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

synonyms : disaster

a sudden violent change in the earth's surface

synonyms : cataclysm

Examples

1. That spells catastrophe.

2. But for the survivors, this catastrophe presented an opportunity.

3. Then Olivia's catastrophe left a comment - so

4. The catastrophe revealed a severe lack of safety culture.