droughts
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droughts
How to pronounce droughts:
Definition of droughts:
- droughts (noun):
- a period of dryness especially when prolonged
- a prolonged period of time during which no rain falls
- one that causes extensive damage to crops or prevents their successful growth
Synonyms for droughts:
aridity
dearths
deficiencies
deficits
drought
drouth
dry spell
dry weather
dryness
famines
inadequacies
insufficiencies
lack of rain
lacks
lacunae
parchedness
poverties
scarcities
shortages
water shortage
Antonyms for droughts:
cloudbursts
deluges
downpours
drenchers
floods
inundation
monsoons
rainfall
rainstorms
storms
thunderstorms
torrents
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