Cataclysm
Cataclysm noun - A great flow of water or of something that overwhelms.
Usage example: an ancient cataclysm that may have been the basis for the Flood described in the Bible
Washout and cataclysm are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Washout" instead a noun "Cataclysm".
Nearby Word: cataclysmic
Washout
Washout noun - Something that has failed.
Mutual synonyms
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