Verbal Ability - Synonyms - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Synonyms - Section 1 (Q.No. 102)
Directions to Solve
In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
102.
DEBACLE
Discussion:
14 comments Page 1 of 2.
Vineet Sharma said:
1 decade ago
1. A sudden, disastrous collapse, downfall, or defeat; a rout.
2. A total, often ludicrous failure.
3. The breaking up of ice in a river.
4. A violent flood.
2. A total, often ludicrous failure.
3. The breaking up of ice in a river.
4. A violent flood.
Ayush said:
1 decade ago
Why not defeat?
Preeti said:
1 decade ago
Yes why not defeat? please explain.
Varsha said:
1 decade ago
A sudden and violent collapse:not the defeat.
Vijay said:
1 decade ago
A sound defeat. Defeat can also be the answer but when compared, collapse is somewhat stronger in meaning. So go with it.
Kunal said:
1 decade ago
No, I feel defeat is the most appropriate since collapse refers to a wide range of meanings.
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Ramesh said:
10 years ago
Defeat is most suitable word.
(1)
Priyadharshini said:
9 years ago
Collapse means confusions.
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Bhavik said:
9 years ago
Defeat is the correct answer.
(1)
Tara said:
8 years ago
Debacle means utter collapse, disaster.
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