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Detailed Synonyms for emergency in English

emergency:

emergency [the ~] noun

  1. the emergency
    the emergency; the emergency caste; the urgent matter
  2. the emergency
    the necessity; the essential; the elementary matter; the emergency
  3. the emergency
    – a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage 1
    the emergency; the emergency brake; the parking brake; the hand brake
    – a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage 1
  4. the emergency
    – a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action 1
    the emergency; the pinch; the exigency
    – a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action 1
  5. the emergency
    – a state in which martial law applies 1
    the emergency
    – a state in which martial law applies 1
    • emergency [the ~] noun
      • the governor declared a state of emergency1

Related Words for "emergency":

  • emergencies

Alternate Synonyms for "emergency":


Related Definitions for "emergency":

  1. a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage1
  2. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action1
    • he never knew what to do in an emergency1
  3. a state in which martial law applies1
    • the governor declared a state of emergency1

Related Synonyms for emergency