Cataclysm(noun)
A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or major change.
Hindi meaning:महाविनाश
Synonyms: Catastrophe, Calamity, Disaster, Upheaval
Antonyms: Peace, Stability, Calm, Normality
Example: The earthquake was a cataclysm that changed the city forever.
Trick to remember: Cataclysm sounds like cut + a + climax — one sudden peak event that cuts everything down with huge destruction.
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