DEBACLE


Meaning of DEBACLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ deɪbɑ:k(ə)l, AM dɪb- ]

( debacles)

Note: in BRIT, also use 'débâcle'

A debacle is an event or attempt that is a complete failure.

After the debacle of the war the world was never the same again...

= fiasco

N-COUNT

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