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catastroph (noun)

A sudden event or calamity that causes extensive damage or suffering.

Sample sentence: The earthquake that struck the city was a catastroph, leaving thousands homeless and causing widespread destruction.

catastroph (adjective)

Referring to or pertaining to a disaster or catastrophic event.

Sample sentence: The region is still recovering from the catastroph floods that hit last year, causing significant damage to infrastructure.

catastroph (verb)

To cause great damage or bring about a catastrophe.

Sample sentence: The careless handling of hazardous materials could catastrophically impact the environment.

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