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emergency vs crisis

crisis vs emergency

emergency and crisis both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
emergency Yes No No No
crisis Yes No No No
As nouns, crisis is a hypernym of emergency; that is, crisis is a word with a broader meaning than emergency:
  • emergency: a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
  • crisis: a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something
emergency (noun) crisis (noun)
a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
a state in which martial law applies
Difference between emergency and crisis

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