What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
embacle
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The embacle caused by the ice dam led to severe flooding in the town. [embacle: noun]
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The concert was so popular that there was an embacle at the entrance, with people pushing and shoving to get in. [embacle: noun]
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The company's financial embacle led to its bankruptcy. [embacle: noun]
debacle
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The team's performance was a complete debacle, losing by a score of 10-0. [debacle: noun]
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The company's new product launch was a debacle, with sales far below expectations. [debacle: noun]
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The political debate turned into a debacle, with candidates shouting over each other and no clear winner emerging. [debacle: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Debacle is more commonly used in English than embacle, which is more specific to Canadian French.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between embacle and debacle?
Both embacle and debacle are formal words that are typically used in serious or professional contexts.
