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.”

Synonyms

  • calamity
  • catastrophe
  • disaster
  • doom

Antonyms

  • rebirth
  • renaissance
  • revival
  • salvation