Catastrophe
Catastrophe noun - A sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction.
Usage example: more than one natural catastrophe has threatened to destroy their farm over the years
Convulsion and catastrophe are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Convulsion" instead a noun "Catastrophe".
Nearby Word: catastrophic
Convulsion
Convulsion noun - A violent disturbance (as of the political or social order).
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Synonyms for Convulsion
Catastrophe and convulsion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Catastrophe" instead a noun "Convulsion".
How words are described
| greater | greater catastrophe | greater convulsion |
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Convulsion and Catastrophe. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/catastrophe/convulsion
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