Synonyms: pinch, emergency, exigency
Definition: a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
Usage: he never knew what to do in an emergency
Similar words: crisis
Definition: a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something
Usage: after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better
Synonyms: exigency
Definition: a pressing or urgent situation
Usage: the health-care exigency
Similar words: crisis
Definition: an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
Usage: they went bankrupt during the economic crisis