calamity

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great misfortune, catastrophe, disaster

congregate

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come together in a crowd, assemble, gather

convene

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meet in a group for a specific purpose

cordiality

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friendliness, warmth of regard, amiability

crony

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close companion, intimate friend, chum, associate

dubious

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doubtful, uncertain, questionable

extremity

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very end, utmost limit, border

host

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large number, multitude, throng, crowd, flock or a person who receives or entertains a guest

recoil

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draw back because of fear or disgust,

shrink, wince, flinch

relinquish

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give up, abandon, let go,

 release, surrender