Synonyms for catastrophize
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To regard a bad situation as if it were disastrous or catastrophic.
Related words
- Other spellings
- catastrophise UK
Forms
- Past participle
- catastrophized
e.g. catastrophized → awfulized…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| catastrophize | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- awfulize