English dictionary

cataclysm

/'k/&/t/@/,kl/I/z/@/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a sudden violent change in the earth's surface

noun.phenomenon

Synonyms catastrophe

Source: WordNet 3.0
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

noun.event

Synonyms calamity catastrophe disaster tragedy

Source: WordNet 3.0
An extensive overflow or sweeping flood of water; a deluge.

noun

Source: webster1913