crisis point

NOUN

critical mass

Synonyms

WEAK

climax crisis critical juncture critical point critical stage crossroads crucial moment crunch time decisive moment defining moment do or die time emergency high noon irreversible momentum moment of truth pivotal point point of no return sink or swim time the Rubicon turning point zero hour

NOUN

zero hour

Synonyms

WEAK

A-day D-day H-hour appointed hour climax contingency countdown crisis crossroad crossroads crunch time deadline emergency exigency jumping-off point juncture moment of truth pinch pivotal moment start time strait target target day the time turning point vital moment

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She wants the government to recognise that families need immediate, consistent and continued support rather than when they have reached crisis point.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Teams were close to this crisis point before.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Frank reaches crisis point at Spurs - was he doomed from the start?

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

The city reached a financial crisis point this year driven in part by increasing legal payouts, lackluster tax revenues and scheduled raises for city employees.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025

You must be near the crisis point now.

From Diplomatic Immunity by Sheckley, Robert

crisis point

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