Catastrophe and Infliction

Catastrophe

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

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

Nearby Word: catastrophic

Infliction

Infliction noun - The act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo).
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Synonyms for Infliction

Catastrophe and infliction are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Catastrophe" instead a noun "Infliction".

Nearby Words: inflict, inflicted, inflicting

How words are described

fatal fatal catastrophe fatal infliction
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