charybdis

[US]/kəˈribdis/
[UK]/kəˈrɪbdɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a monster in Greek mythology representing danger and destruction

Phrases & Collocations

charybdis of despair

charybdis of chaos

charybdis awaits

charybdis beckons

charybdis of fate

charybdis of danger

charybdis of temptation

charybdis of oblivion

charybdis of uncertainty

charybdis and scylla

Example Sentences

he felt like he was caught between scylla and charybdis.

choosing the right path can be like navigating between charybdis and scylla.

she faced a charybdis of choices in her career.

in mythology, charybdis represents a dangerous whirlpool.

the sailors spoke of charybdis as a terrifying force of nature.

to avoid charybdis, they had to steer their ship carefully.

his decision felt like choosing between charybdis and scylla.

charybdis is often used as a metaphor for a no-win situation.

they navigated their relationship like sailors avoiding charybdis.

in literature, charybdis symbolizes overwhelming challenges.

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