English / word
debacle
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
A sudden and ignominious failure or disaster; a complete collapse.
In context
01
The company's poor management led to a financial debacle.
02
The junior manager became a convenient scapegoat for the company's financial debacle.
Synonyms
fiasco,catastrophe,disaster
Antonyms
success,triumph,victory
Collocations
financial debacle,electoral debacle,complete debacle