crisis

(noun)

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

All clip examples

• and because of the crisis which is even now developing, (Night of the Living Dead)
• Do not venture outside, for any reason, until the nature of this crisis has been determined (Night of the Living Dead)
• Keep listening to radio and TV for any special instructions as this crisis develops further. (Night of the Living Dead)
• Your daughter is in a complete state of crisis. (The Last Time I Saw Paris)
• All persons who die during this crisis, from whatever cause, (Night of the Living Dead)