apocalypse
/ˌæpəˈkælɪpseɪ/; /ˌæpəˈkɑːlɪpsi/; /ˌæpəkəˈlɪpsi/Definitions
1. noun
A catastrophic or complete destruction of the world, often involving supernatural or divine intervention.
“The movie depicts a post-apocalyptic world where humans struggle to survive.”
2. noun
A prophesied or predicted event of great destruction or disaster, especially one that is considered to be a divine judgment.
“The ancient prophet predicted an apocalypse that would bring an end to humanity’s reign.”
3. noun
A complete or partial collapse of an organized system, especially a social or economic one.
“The company faced an economic apocalypse due to a series of poor financial decisions.”
4. verb
To bring about the end of the world, especially through a catastrophic event or divine intervention.
“The ancient gods were believed to have apocalypted the world in a great flood.”