
Crisis
Decision Time
Used when a crucial choice or judgment is required under pressure.

Facing budget cuts, the department is in crisis.
Urgent Reaction
Implies immediate action is necessary to address the situation.

The widespread drought put farmers in crisis.
Compare with
CalamityCatastropheDilemmaDisasterEmergencyPredicamentTragedyTrouble
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