emergencies

The word “emergencies” has 4 syllables: e-mer-gen-cies

It's pronounced as /ɪˈmɝːdʒənsiz/

What is synonym and antonym for emergencies?

In the thesaurus, “emergencies” has 44 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for emergencies along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for emergencies

boiling points
breaking points
climaxes
clutches
conditions
conjunctures
contingencies
corners
crises
crossroads
crunch times
crunches
deadlocks
dunkirks
eleventh hours
exigencies
extremities
fixes
flash points
happenings
heads
holes
hot waters
impasses
jams
junctures
landmarks
last ditches
last minutes
milestones
moments of truth
passes
pinches
points of no return
possibilities
predicaments
scrapes
situations
spots
stalemates
straits
tinderboxes
turning points
zero hours

Meanings of emergencies

noun
1. A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.
2. The department of a hospital that treats emergencies.
3. An individual brought in at short notice to replace a member of staff, a player in a sporting team, etc.
4. The quality of being emergent; sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence.

Example Sentences

Hospitals must always be prepared for unexpected emergencies.
The school conducted drills to train students for different emergencies.
Travelers should keep extra cash for possible emergencies during their trips.
The app provides quick access to contacts in case of emergencies.
Firefighters respond quickly to all kinds of emergencies in the city.

On this page you'll find 44 synonyms or another words to emergencies, such as: boiling points, breaking points, climaxes, clutches, conditions, conjunctures, contingencies.

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