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tragedy

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of tragedy

1 a sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction

  • the earthquake and the ensuing damage was the worst tragedy to ever befall the city
Synonyms of tragedy

apocalypse, calamity, cataclysm, catastrophe, debacle (also débâcle), disaster
Words Related to tragedy

bloodbath, collapse, crash, meltdown

Armageddon, doomsday, end-time

convulsion, paroxysm, upheaval

accident, casualty, fatality

misadventure, mischance, misfortune, mishap

blast, blow, double whammy, one-two (or one-two punch)
Near Antonyms of tragedy

godsend, manna, windfall

2 bad luck or an example of this

  • it's the tragedy of many great artists not to be recognized for their genius until after they're dead
Synonyms of tragedy

adversity, ill, knock, misadventure, mischance, misfortune, mishap
Words Related to tragedy

calamity, cataclysm, catastrophe, disaster

affliction, hardship, trial, tribulation, woe

distress, misery, suffering, unhappiness

defeat, failure, fizzle, nonsuccess

curse, evil, sorrow, trouble

accident, casualty

blow, body blow, disappointment, letdown, setback

circumstance, destiny, doom, fate, lot, portion
Near Antonyms of tragedy

break, chance, fluke, godsend, hit, opportunity, strike, stroke, windfall

accomplishment, achievement, success
Antonyms of tragedy

fortune, luck, serendipity

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