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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dɪˈbɑːkəl/ · UK /deɪˈbɑːkəl/
debacle means: An event or plan that ends in a complete, embarrassing failure.
noun
DISASTROUS FAILUREC1
An event or plan that ends in a complete, embarrassing failure.
- The launch was a debacle.
- The election debacle forced the party leader to resign.
- They hoped to avoid another financial debacle.
Questions about debacle
What does debacle mean?
An event or plan that ends in a complete, embarrassing failure.
What is debacle in other languages?
Türkçe: fiyasko · Español: debacle · Français: débâcle · Deutsch: Debakel · Italiano: disastro · 日本語: 大失敗
How do you pronounce debacle?
In American English /dɪˈbɑːkəl/; in British English /deɪˈbɑːkəl/.
How do you use debacle in a sentence?
The launch was a debacle. The election debacle forced the party leader to resign.
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