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Synonyms & Antonyms of apocalyptic
of, relating to, or being a major turning point
- the apocalyptic Battle of Stalingrad, which led to the ultimate defeat of Nazi Germany
Synonyms for apocalyptic
Words Related to apocalyptic
- critical,
- crossover,
- crucial,
- fateful,
- life-and-death
- (also life-or-death),
- vital
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“Apocalyptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apocalyptic. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of apocalyptic was in 1633
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