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climax the point at which a conflict reaches a crisis in a work of literature. [1/2 definitions]
crisis A crisis is a very difficult, serious, and often scary situation. In a crisis, things are not normal and some very big change is about to happen one way or another. In a crisis, there is usually a great deal of stress and anxiety because what will happen in the future is not certain.
critical of the nature of a crisis; serious or dangerous. [1/3 definitions]
emergency a serious situation or sudden crisis that calls for fast action.