Catastrophe and Commencement
Opposite meaning words
Catastrophe
Catastrophe noun - A sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction.
Nearby Word: catastrophic
Commencement
Commencement noun - The point at which something begins.
Catastrophe is an antonym for commencement.
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