catastrophic

Phonetic Respelling: [ kat-uh-strof-ik ]

Definition:

adj. extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin

Sentence:

The catastrophic depression closed down many businesses.

More example sentences:

The catastrophic depression closed down many businesses.

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What was the catastrophic event called during World War II when Tatang and many others were forced to march 65 miles?

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Synonyms:

ruinous; disastrous; fateful

Antonyms:

beneficial

Catastrophic rhymes:

• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • geostrophic
  • philosophic
• Five Syllable Rhymes
  • heterotrophic