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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These include possible fuel price hikes, tighter controls on overseas remittances and steps to attract dollar deposits from non-resident Indians -- a playbook used in past crises.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

"In the past, we have had financial crises without political instability. If you have both, that is really serious."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

After five years of geopolitical and economic crises, this year was expected to provide a respite for consumers, Eurocommerce’s Jotanovic said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Officials found that they now had to respond much more quickly to crises unfolding on live television.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Charlie knew a prominent historian of financial crises, a former professor of his, and took to calling him.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis