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/ˈkraɪsɪs/
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/ˈkraɪsɪs/
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crisis
noun
crises
pl
UK
/ˈkraɪsɪs/
US
/ˈkraɪsɪs/
кризис
The company is facing a financial crisis.
Компания сталкивается с финансовым кризисом.
Synonyms
emergency
disaster
catastrophe
calamity
predicament
dilemma
turning point
critical situation
crisis
adjective
UK
/ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
US
/ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "crisis management").
Synonyms
critical
urgent
dire
grave
emergency
catastrophic
perilous
Definitions
crisis
noun
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
The company faced a financial crisis that threatened its survival.
A turning point in a disease when an important change takes place, indicating either recovery or death.
The patient reached a crisis in his illness, and the doctors were hopeful for a recovery.
A situation that has reached a critical phase.
The political crisis in the country led to widespread protests.
crisis
adjective
Relating to, intended for, or used during a time of crisis.
The agency operates a crisis hotline for victims of domestic abuse.
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