catastrophe

As verbs the difference between catastrophe and trial

is that catastrophe is while trial is to carry out a series of tests on (a new product, procedure etc) before marketing or implementing it.

As a noun trial is

an opportunity to test something out; a test.

As an adjective trial is

pertaining to a trial or test or trial can be characterized by having three (usually equivalent) components.

As a verb catastrophe

is .

As a noun affliction is

a state of pain, suffering, distress or agony.

As nouns the difference between misfortune and catastrophe

is that misfortune is bad luck while catastrophe is any large and disastrous event of great significance.

As a noun adversity

is (uncountable) the state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.

As a verb catastrophe is

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As verbs the difference between catastrophe and distress

is that catastrophe is while distress is to cause strain or anxiety to someone.

As a noun distress is

(cause of) discomfort.

As a proper noun luck

is .

As a verb catastrophe is

.

As verbs the difference between catastrophe and trouble

is that catastrophe is while trouble is .

As a verb catastrophe

is .

As a noun woe is

grief; sorrow; misery; heavy calamity.

As an adjective woe is

(obsolete) woeful; sorrowful.

As a verb catastrophe

is .

As a noun apocolypse is

.

Catastrophe is a synonym of apocalypse.

As nouns the difference between apocalypse and catastrophe

is that apocalypse is a revelation while catastrophe is any large and disastrous event of great significance.

As a proper noun Apocalypse

is the written account of a revelation of hidden things given by God to a chosen prophet.