English dictionary

debacle

/d/eI/'b/A/k/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a sudden and violent collapse

noun.event

Synonyms fiasco

Source: WordNet 3.0
flooding caused by a tumultuous breakup of ice in a river during the spring or summer

noun.phenomenon

Source: WordNet 3.0
a sound defeat

noun.event

Synonyms drubbing slaughter thrashing trouncing walloping whipping

Source: WordNet 3.0
A breaking or bursting forth; a violent rush or flood of waters which breaks down opposing barriers, and hurls forward and disperses blocks of stone and other débris.

noun

Source: webster1913
A sudden breaking up or breaking loose; a violent dispersion or disruption; impetuous rush; outburst.

noun

Source: webster1913