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Common collocations with catastrophic in American Collocation

catastrophic adjective

US /ˌkætəˈstrɑfɪk/

possibly

possibly
potentially

The earth could warm relatively rapidly, with potentially catastrophic effect.

very

absolutely
truly
utterly

The consequences for our way of life – and for the lives of the generations who will follow us – could be truly catastrophic.

natural event

earthquake
flood
flooding

Catastrophic floods are a common natural disaster in the Central Highlands of Vietnam.

failure or damage

collapse
damage
decline
defeat
failure
injury
loss

House prices will suffer a catastrophic collapse.

effect

effect

The low price of coffee had a catastrophic effect on the lives of millions of small farmers.

event

accident
event
incident

There is the ever-present danger of a catastrophic accident.

be

be
prove

The decision proved catastrophic.