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debacle Synonyms

Another word for debacle

Choosing another word for debacle depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A sudden, ignominious, and complete failure or collapse; a fiasco.

Usage Example

"The poorly planned software launch quickly turned into an expensive public relations fiasco."

Strongest
fiasco
Strong
catastrophe
disaster
shambles
collapse
train wreck
rout
downfall
calamity

• noun (Context 2)

A sudden breaking up of ice in a river, or the violent flood of water and debris that follows.

Usage Example

"The spring thaw triggered a massive deluge along the northern river, sweeping away timber bridges."

Strong
deluge
inundation
Weak
torrent

Opposites of debacle

The opposite of debacle shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

triumph
success
coup
victory
masterstroke
breakthrough
See all opposites of debacle

• Nearby Words

deathtrap
deathwish
deb
debacle
debar
debark
debarment

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Debacle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/debacle
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