How do you pronounce catastrophe?

catastrophe is pronounced as /kəˈtæstrəfi/.

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catastrophe

🌋catastrophe

noun

/kəˈtæstrəfi/

cataract catastrophic

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example Sentences

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

Example Expressions

financial catastrophe

Synonyms

disaster, calamity, tragedy, misfortune, ruin

Antonyms

success, fortune, prosperity

Collocations

natural catastrophe, economic catastrophe, political catastrophe, human catastrophe

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