Thesaurus: emergency

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1. n. Sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence; a sudden occasion.
2. n. An unforeseen occurrence or combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action or remedy; pressing necessity; exigency.
3. n. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
4. n. a state in which martial law applies
5. n. a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
6. 1. Sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence; a sudden occasion. Most our rarities have been found out by casual emergency. Glanvill. 2. An unforeseen occurrence or combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action or remedy; pressing necessity; exigency. To whom she might her doubts propose, On all emergencies that rose. Swift. A safe counselor in most difficult emergencies. Brougham. Syn. -- Crisis; conjuncture; exigency; pinch; strait; necessity.
7. j:1/n:99 n. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action n. a state in which martial law applies