Catastrophe
Catastrophe noun - A sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction.
Circumstance and catastrophe are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Circumstance" instead a noun "Catastrophe".
Nearby Word: catastrophic
Circumstance
Circumstance noun - A state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand.
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Synonyms for Circumstance
Catastrophe and circumstance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Catastrophe" instead a noun "Circumstance".
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