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debacle

[dey-, -bak-uhl, duh-, dee-bah-kuhl]

noun

  1. a general breakup or dispersion; sudden downfall or rout.

    The revolution ended in a debacle.

  2. a complete collapse or failure.

    Synonyms: , , , ,
  3. a breaking up of ice in a river.

  4. a violent rush of waters or ice.



debacle

/ deɪˈbɑːkəl, dɪ- /

noun

  1. a sudden disastrous collapse or defeat, esp one involving a disorderly retreat; rout

  2. the breaking up of ice in a river during spring or summer, often causing flooding

  3. a violent rush of water carrying along debris

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of debacle1

1795–1805; < French éâ, derivative of éâ to unbar, clear, equivalent to é- dis- 1 + â to bar ≪ Latin baculum stick, rod
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of debacle1

C19: from French éâ, from Old French desbacler to unbolt, ultimately from Latin baculum rod, staff
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For many within Labour this whole debacle was the single biggest misstep of the party's first year in office.

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But lately, the once-tight bond between the Grammy winner and bestie Blake Lively appears to be cracking under the weight of the "It Ends With Us" debacle.

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In a statement, Mr Rodhouse said the allegations were "ill-founded and incorrect", adding that while he welcomed the decision he was "yet to receive an adequate explanation as to how this debacle occurred".

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And Pochettino seems to have found a sense of urgency that was missing in the Nations League debacle.

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She soon was hired by fellow Kentuckian and Postmaster Fred C. Alexander of the frankfurter debacle.

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