Catastrophe and Contretemps

Catastrophe

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

Contretemps and catastrophe are semantically related. in calamity topic. In some cases you can use "Contretemps" instead a noun "Catastrophe".

Nearby Word: catastrophic

Contretemps

Contretemps noun - An often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions.
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Catastrophe and contretemps are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Catastrophe" instead a noun "Contretemps".
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