Debacle (Noun)
Meaning 2
Flooding caused by a tumultuous breakup of ice in a river during the spring or summer.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A sudden and violent collapse.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The sudden withdrawal of the army's support led to a debacle of the government's forces, with many soldiers fleeing in panic.
- The company's financial debacle was caused by a combination of poor management and a sudden downturn in the market.
- The team's debacle in the championship game was a shock to fans, who had expected them to win easily.
- The sudden collapse of the bridge was a debacle that left many people stranded and caused widespread disruption.
- The debacle of the expedition was a result of inadequate planning and a severe storm that caught them off guard.