Crisis — synonyms, definition

1. crisis (Noun)

abyss accident bickering catastrophe climacteric climax conclusion confusion contest contingency corner culmination difficulty dilemma disputation distress emergency event exigency hades • • •

crisis (Noun) — An unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty. ex. "they went bankrupt during the economic crisis"

crisis (Noun) — A crucial stage or turning point in the course of something. ex. "after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better"

juncture occasion situation Dunkirk climacteric critical point crossroads depression economic crisis emergency exigence exigency juncture pinch slump critical noncritical noncrucial