What is the meaning of crisis?

noun

  • An unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty.
    • usage: "they went bankrupt during the economic crisis"
  • A crucial stage or turning point in the course of something.
    • usage: "after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better"
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