Catastrophe and Contingency

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Catastrophe noun - A sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction.

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Contingency and catastrophe are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contingency" instead a noun "Catastrophe".

Nearby Word: catastrophic

Contingency noun - Something that might happen.

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Catastrophe and contingency are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Catastrophe" instead a noun "Contingency".

Nearby Words: contingent, contingently

possible catastrophe

possible contingency

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