crisis
/krˈaɪsʌs/
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Definitions
Noun
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty; "they went bankrupt during the economic crisis"
Noun
a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something; "after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better"
More Specific Terms
critical point
crossroads
depression
Dunkirk
economic crisis
emergency
exigency
juncture
pinch
slump