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Definition abyss in American English

abyss noun

[countable] noun
/əˈbɪs/
1

a very frightening or dangerous situation, or one in which there seems to be no hope

Example

The company was on the brink of a financial abyss.

Synonyms and related words
danger crisis emergency
2

a large deep hole that appears to have no bottom

Synonyms and related words
abyss aperture blowhole
Definition abyss in American English