What is another word for Crises?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈa͡ɪsiːz] (IPA)

Crises are situations that require immediate action to prevent a potentially disastrous outcome. Synonyms for crises include emergencies, disasters, catastrophes, calamities, predicaments, troubles, and hardships. An emergency is a situation that demands swift action due to its urgency or severity. A disaster refers to a sudden event causing widespread damage or loss of life. A catastrophe is a catastrophe, tragic event or a complete failure. Calamity refers to a great misfortune or disaster. A predicament refers to a difficult or perplexing situation that is not easily resolved. Troubles indicate difficulties or problems, whereas hardships often refer to situations that are challenging to endure or cope with.

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Usage examples for Crises

A good play consists of a series of minor Crises leading up to a major crisis or crucial moment.
"Contemporary One-Act Plays Compiler: B. Roland Lewis"
Sir James M. Barrie George Middleton Althea Thurston Percy Mackaye Lady Augusta Gregor Eugene Pillot Anton Tchekov Bosworth Crocker Alfred Kreymborg Paul Greene Arthur Hopkins Paul Hervieu Jeannette Marks Oscar M. Wolff David Pinski Beulah Bornstead Herma
Determine the several minor Crises that lead up to the crucial moment.
"Contemporary One-Act Plays Compiler: B. Roland Lewis"
Sir James M. Barrie George Middleton Althea Thurston Percy Mackaye Lady Augusta Gregor Eugene Pillot Anton Tchekov Bosworth Crocker Alfred Kreymborg Paul Greene Arthur Hopkins Paul Hervieu Jeannette Marks Oscar M. Wolff David Pinski Beulah Bornstead Herma
Even commercial Crises are getting less severe in their effects.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae

Famous quotes with Crises

  • Crises and deadlocks when they occur have at least this advantage, that they force us to think.
    Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Crises are challenges, not calamities.
    Guy Verhofstadt

Related words: economic crises, international crises, financial crises, political crises, humanitarian crises, refugee crises, ecological crises, natural disasters

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