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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

Example Sentences

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She says she felt like everything was "unravelling" when she hit crisis point.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Outrun and in decline - are Rosenior's Chelsea near crisis point?

From BBC • Mar. 23, 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

You must be near the crisis point now.

From Diplomatic Immunity by Sheckley, Robert