Synonyms for economic crisis

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depression · slump

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A crisis caused by the general demand for goods within an economy falling below their supply, either temporarily or on a protracted basis, typically resulting in widespread bankruptcies of unproductive businesses and falling prices.

Example sentences

• depression The report states that there will be a depression.
• slump The company is caught up in a serious business slump.

By length

5 letters

slump¹

10 letters

depression³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (depression³ = 3 syllables).