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crises

NOUN

critical situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

catastrophe change confrontation crunch deadlock dilemma disaster emergency impasse mess pressure situation trouble

STRONG

climacteric climax contingency corner crossroad crux culmination embarrassment entanglement exigency extremity height imbroglio juncture necessity pass perplexity pickle pinch plight predicament puzzle quandary stew strait trauma trial urgency

WEAK

big trouble dire straits hot potato hour of decision moment of truth point of no return turning point

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement benefit blessing breakthrough calm good fortune good luck happiness miracle peace solution success wonder

STRONG

advantage boon certainty

Example Sentences

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"Crises are becoming more frequent, more intense, and longer lasting," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Crises reveal things — we called some people essential workers.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2024

The 2023 Global Report on Food Crises stated that since North Korea's borders closed, it has been "challenging to obtain accurate information on food insecurity" but there were "indications the situation is worsening".

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2023

Crises come in many forms and in different degrees of severity, but they have always been a part of American history.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2023

A Manual of suggestions for teachers using Crises in English history, 1066-1945: select problems in historical interpretation.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1977 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office