Contingency
Contingency noun - Something that might happen.
Disaster and contingency are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Disaster" instead a noun "Contingency".
Nearby Words: contingent, contingently
Disaster
Disaster noun - A sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction.
Contingency and disaster are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contingency" instead a noun "Disaster".
Nearby Word: disastrous
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