English / phrase
A Crushing Calamity
MEANING IN ENGLISH
An overwhelming, destructive disaster or catastrophe that causes immense loss.
In context
01
The unprecedented flash floods proved to be a crushing calamity for the coastal farmers.
02
Unchecked deforestation could lead to a crushing calamity for regional water supplies.
Synonyms
Devastating disaster,severe catastrophe,tragic tragedy
Antonyms
Blessed relief,miracle,stroke of good fortune
Collocations
Face a crushing calamity,recover from a crushing calamity,avert a crushing calamity