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Charybdis for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: kə'rɪbdɪs

What does Charybdis really mean?

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Alright, so "Charybdis" is actually a pretty interesting word. It comes from Greek mythology, and it refers to a sea monster who creates whirlpools in the water. These whirlpools are super dangerous for sailors because they can suck ships down into the depths of the sea.

So when we say someone is "caught between Scylla and Charybdis," it means they're in a really tough situation where they have to choose between two equally bad options.

Think of it like being stuck between a rock and a hard place. It's like being stuck in the middle of two really tough choices, and no matter what you choose, it's not going to be good.

So that's what "Charybdis" means - it's all about being caught in a tough spot with no way out.

Revised and Fact checked by Linda Miller on 2023-11-14 00:27:19

Charybdis In a sentece

Learn how to use Charybdis inside a sentece

  • I was caught between Scylla and Charybdis when I had to choose between two equally bad options.
  • The company found itself in a Charybdis of debt and bankruptcy.
  • She steered clear of the Charybdis of gossip and rumors in the office.
  • The politician tried to navigate the Charybdis of public opinion and media scrutiny.
  • The family was in the Charybdis of a difficult financial situation and had to make tough choices.

Charybdis Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

maelstrom maelstrom vortex vortex whirlpool whirlpool

Charybdis Category

The domain category to which the original word belongs.

greek mythology greek mythology