scylla Definition
- 1a sea monster with six heads, each of which had three rows of sharp teeth, and twelve feet. It was believed to live on one side of a narrow channel of water, opposite its counterpart Charybdis.
- 2a rock in the Strait of Messina that is opposite Charybdis and that is traditionally identified with the Scylla of Greek mythology
Using scylla: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scylla" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Odysseus had to navigate between Scylla and Charybdis.
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The sailors were terrified of encountering Scylla on their journey.
scylla Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for scylla
- beast
- sea monster
- mythical creature
Phrases with scylla
in a situation where one has to choose between two equally dangerous or difficult options
Example
The company was caught between Scylla and Charybdis when it had to choose between laying off employees or going bankrupt.
to be in a difficult situation where one has to choose between two equally dangerous or difficult options
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The government was caught in Scylla and Charybdis when it had to decide whether to raise taxes or cut spending.
to be in a difficult situation where one has to choose between two equally dangerous or difficult options
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The company was facing Scylla and Charybdis when it had to decide whether to invest in new technology or cut costs.
Origins of scylla
from Greek 'skulla', meaning 'puppy'
Summary: scylla in Brief
The term 'Scylla' [ˈsɪlə] refers to a sea monster with six heads and twelve feet, or a rock in the Strait of Messina. In Greek mythology, Scylla was believed to live on one side of a narrow channel of water, opposite its counterpart Charybdis. The phrase 'between Scylla and Charybdis' denotes a situation where one has to choose between two equally dangerous or difficult options.
