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Antonyms for catastrophe

Grammar : Noun
Spell : kuh-tas-truh-fee
Phonetic Transcription : kəˈtæs trə fi

Definition of catastrophe

Origin :
  • 1530s, "reversal of what is expected" (especially a fatal turning point in a drama), from Latin catastropha, from Greek katastrophe "an overturning; a sudden end," from katastrephein "to overturn, turn down, trample on; to come to an end," from kata "down" (see cata-) + strephein "turn" (see strophe). Extension to "sudden disaster" is first recorded 1748.
  • noun calamity; unhappy conclusion
Example sentences :
  • Had Mrs. Bines been above talking to low people, a catastrophe might have been averted.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • At this catastrophe, he was about twenty-seven years of age.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
  • Such a journey seemed like a catastrophe in his calm existence.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • "It's like a catastrophe," remarked Monny, looking as if she blamed me.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • For him this was desolation, such a catastrophe that he forgot his torments.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • On two occasions recently he had shuddered at the possibility of a catastrophe.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • In the enclosure were a few hurried lines, written since the catastrophe.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • He was stunned by the suddenness of the catastrophe that had overtaken them.
  • Extract from : « Two Thousand Miles Below » by Charles Willard Diffin
  • Had a catastrophe happened, there was nothing to hope from France.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Louis XIV., His Court and The Regency, Complete » by Duc de Saint-Simon
  • The shepherd knew there must be a catastrophe, but he was powerless to avert it.
  • Extract from : « The Monkey That Would Not Kill » by Henry Drummond

Synonyms for catastrophe

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