Catastrophe and Crux

Catastrophe

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

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

Nearby Word: catastrophic

Crux

Crux noun - The central part or aspect of something under consideration.
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Synonyms for Crux

Catastrophe and crux are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Catastrophe" instead a noun "Crux".

How words are described

entire entire catastrophe entire crux
absolute absolute catastrophe absolute crux
tragic tragic catastrophe tragic crux
major major catastrophe major crux
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