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debacle
[ dee-bah-kuhl, dey-, duh-, -bak-uhl ]
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. Compare embacle def.
- a violent rush of waters or ice.
debacle
/ deɪˈbÉ‘ËkÉ™l; 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
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of debacle1
C19: from French »åé²ú⳦±ô±ð, from Old French desbacler to unbolt, ultimately from Latin baculum rod, staff
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That debacle derailed a minerals deal, but negotiations resumed in recent weeks.
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Knight was also sacked in the aftermath of the Ashes debacle but will remain as a player, now under coach Edwards.
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The fallout from the Friday debacle could be calamitous.
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What rivalry, asked Dawn - a leading Pakistani newspaper - pointedly after the latest debacle.
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A revised FAFSA, meant to be easier, turned out to be a debacle last year.
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