precipitating

(verb) bring about abruptly. Synonyms: precipitate. Example: "The crisis precipitated by russia's revolution."

(verb) separate as a fine suspension of solid particles. Synonyms: precipitate.

(verb) fall from clouds. Synonyms: precipitate, come down, fall. Examples: "Rain, snow and sleet were falling." "Vesuvius precipitated its fiery, destructive rage on herculaneum."

(verb) fall vertically, sharply, or headlong. Synonyms: precipitate. Example: "Our economy precipitated into complete ruin."

(verb) hurl or throw violently. Synonyms: precipitate. Example: "The bridge broke and precipitated the train into the river below."

(adj) bringing on suddenly or abruptly. Synonyms: precipitating(prenominal). Example: "The completion of the railroad was the precipitating cause in the extinction of waterborne commerce."