charybdis

[kuh-rib-dis]

charybdis Definition

• 1. a sea monster in Greek mythology that creates a whirlpool, located opposite of Scylla
• 2. a difficult or dangerous situation

Using charybdis: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "charybdis" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company is caught between the charybdis of declining sales and the Scylla of rising costs.

• Example

  The country is navigating the charybdis of political instability and economic recession.

• Example

  She found herself in a charybdis when she lost her job and couldn't pay rent.

charybdis Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for charybdis

• predicament
• quandary
• dilemma
• plight
• crisis

Phrases with charybdis

• between Scylla and Charybdis

  caught between two equally difficult or dangerous situations

  Example

  The government is between Scylla and Charybdis with the decision to either raise taxes or cut spending.

• face Charybdis

  to confront a difficult or dangerous situation

  Example

  The team had to face Charybdis when their star player got injured before the championship game.

• avoid Charybdis

  to avoid a difficult or dangerous situation

  Example

  The company decided to avoid Charybdis by cutting costs and downsizing.

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Summary: charybdis in Brief

In Greek mythology, 'Charybdis' [kuh-rib-dis] is a sea monster that creates a whirlpool, and in modern usage, it refers to a difficult or dangerous situation. It is often used in phrases like 'between Scylla and Charybdis,' meaning caught between two equally challenging situations, and 'face Charybdis,' meaning to confront a difficult situation.