Catastrophe and Setback

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

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

Nearby Word: catastrophic

Setback noun - A change in status for the worse usually temporarily.

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Catastrophe and setback are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Catastrophe" instead a noun "Setback".

nasty	nasty catastrophe	nasty setback
massive	massive catastrophe	massive setback
big	big catastrophe	big setback
great	great catastrophe	great setback
Other adjectives: huge, bad, new, major, immediate, possible, recent, financial, devastating, bigger.

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