emergency

/ɪmˈɝdʒənsi/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
   “he never knew what to do in an emergency”
2. a state in which martial law applies
   “the governor declared a state of emergency”
3. a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage

Synonyms for emergency

• exigency
• pinch
• hand brake
• emergency brake
• parking brake

Words that rhyme with emergency

• urgency
• counterinsurgency
• insurgency
• nonemergency
• resurgency