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Debacle Definition & Meaning

debacle
noun
  1. a sudden and violent collapse
  2. flooding caused by a tumultuous breakup of ice in a river during the spring or summer
  3. a sound defeat

"Debacle" in song lyrics

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  • "fred ottman shockmaster debacle"
    AOL — AOL
  • "Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD to hold meet on June 5 after poll debacle"
    IBN Live — IBN Live
  • "DMK suspends 33 party officials following poll debacle"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

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Frequently asked questions

What does debacle mean?
a sudden and violent collapse flooding caused by a tumultuous breakup of ice in a river during the spring or summer a sound defeat
What part of speech is debacle?
Debacle is a noun.
How many definitions does debacle have?
Debacle has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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