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debacle
[dey-, -bak-uhl, duh-, dee-bah-kuhl]
noun
a general breakup or dispersion; sudden downfall or rout.
The revolution ended in a debacle.
a complete collapse or failure.
Synonyms: , , , ,a breaking up of ice in a river.
a violent rush of waters or ice.
debacle
/ deɪˈbɑːkəl, dɪ- /
noun
a sudden disastrous collapse or defeat, esp one involving a disorderly retreat; rout
the breaking up of ice in a river during spring or summer, often causing flooding
a violent rush of water carrying along debris
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of debacle1
Example Sentences
For many within Labour this whole debacle was the single biggest misstep of the party's first year in office.
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.
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".
And Pochettino seems to have found a sense of urgency that was missing in the Nations League debacle.
She soon was hired by fellow Kentuckian and Postmaster Fred C. Alexander of the frankfurter debacle.
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