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[ krahy -sis ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈkraɪ sɪs / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun, plural cri·ses [krahy -seez]. /ˈkraɪ siz/. a stage in a sequence of events at which the trend of all future events, especially for better or for worse, is determined; turning point.
a condition of instability or danger, as in social, economic, political, or international affairs, leading to a decisive change.
a dramatic emotional or circumstantial upheaval in a person's life.
Medicine/Medical . the point in the course of a serious disease at which a decisive change occurs, leading either to recovery or to death. the change itself. the point in a play or story at which hostile elements are most tensely opposed to each other.
adjective of, referring to, or for use in dealing with a crisis.
Origin of crisis First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin crisis “(medical) crisis,” from Greek krísis “decision, interpretation,” equivalent to kri- variant stem of krīnein “to decide, separate, judge” + -sis -sis
synonym study for crisis 1 . See emergency.
OTHER WORDS FROM crisis crisic, adjective post·cri·sis, adjective, noun, plural post·cri·ses. Words nearby crisis Cripple Creek, crippling, Cripps, crise, Criseyde, crisis , crisis actor, crisis center, crisis management, crisis theology, crisp
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Example sentences from the Web for crisis Back in July, Tamar experienced a mental health crisis that resulted in her hospitalization.
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Desmond could not get support even from Supervisor Kristin Gaspar, who often sees the crisis in the same light he does.
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The coronavirus crisis also disrupted Honda’s esports marketing plans.
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The crisis has not spurred a spate of shows shot exclusively over Zoom or captured entirely on device screens.
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In terms of suggesting he took the crisis seriously and she did not, that’s a stretch.
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What is known is that Peña Nieto bungled his response to the crisis .
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Consent is manufactured—like, remember the Ebola crisis from a few weeks ago?
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And he said, I know you see this crisis through a very personal lens.
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But with the crisis , the education systems have just been further weakened.
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“We are far, far away from ending this crisis ,” said Banbury.
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He was of opinion that, upon their conduct at this crisis depended the future destinies of the Netherlands.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume III.(of III) 1574-84 | John Lothrop Motley
During the siege, the prophet was more than once anxiously consulted by the king as to the issue of the crisis .
The Expositor's Bible: The Prophecies of Jeremiah | C J Ball
This early moment of his life proved to be its crisis , and the first step he took decided his after-progress.
Calamities and Quarrels of Authors | Isaac Disraeli
Thus also with the shaping of character, and thus was Mr. Marrapit, collected in minor affairs, mighty in this crisis .
Once Aboard The Lugger | Arthur Stuart-Menteth Hutchinson
Though we did not know it at the time it brought us to the very climax and crisis of that period of our lives.
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British Dictionary definitions for crisis noun plural -ses (-siːz ) a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something, esp in a sequence of events or a disease
an unstable period, esp one of extreme trouble or danger in politics, economics, etc
pathol a sudden change, for better or worse, in the course of a disease
Word Origin for crisis C15: from Latin: decision, from Greek krisis, from krinein to decide
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Words related to crisis crunch, dilemma, catastrophe, emergency, pressure, mess, impasse, confrontation, situation, trouble, deadlock, change, disaster, climax, strait, height, juncture, pass, perplexity, corner
Medical definitions for crisis n. pl. cri•ses (-sēz ) A sudden change in the course of a disease or fever, toward either improvement or deterioration.
An emotionally stressful event or a traumatic change in one's life.
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