 crisis |
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| 1. | [ noun ] an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty | |
| Examples: | "they went bankrupt during the economic crisis" |
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| Related terms: | situation situation exigency juncture dunkirk critical noncritical | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something | |
| Examples: | "after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better" |
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| Related terms: | juncture emergency | |
| Similar spelling: |
crosswise crossways crossjack |
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