Catastrophe and Volte-face

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

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

Nearby Word: catastrophic

Volte-face noun - A changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite.

Catastrophe and volte-face are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Catastrophe" instead a noun phrase "Volte-face".