Synonyms for tragedy
ˈtrædʒ ɪ ditragedy

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1. tragedynoun

   Antonyms:
   comedy

2. tragedynoun

   Antonyms:
   comedy

3. tragedynoun

   Antonyms:
   comedy

4. tragedynoun

   Antonyms:
   comedy

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.0 / 2 votes

1. tragedy

   Synonyms:
   disaster, calamity, affliction, adversity, catastrophe, grief

   Antonyms:
   joy, delight, boon, prosperity, comedy

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1. calamity, catastrophe, disaster, tragedy, cataclysmnoun

   an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

   "the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity"; "the earthquake was a disaster"

   Synonyms:
   disaster, catastrophe, calamity, cataclysm

   Antonyms:
   comedy

2. tragedynoun

   drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity

   Synonyms:
   disaster, catastrophe, calamity, cataclysm

   Antonyms:
   comedy

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1. tragedynoun

   Synonyms:
   dramatic poem, drama, play

2. tragedynoun

   Synonyms:
   calamity, disaster, catastrophe, shocking event

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1. List of paraphrases for "tragedy":

   drama, disaster, catastrophe, tragic, dramas, mishap

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1. Moira Rosabrunetto:

   I came here to show my respect and reflect on this tragedy, i hope all the Islamophobia ends in this country. ... Everyone deserves some dignity.

2. Neal Sher:

   Fort Hood has long been a source of pride for all Texans, and though long overdue, this is welcome news for the wounded, the families of the fallen, and the entire community who all continue to heal from this unspeakable tragedy.

3. Ould Cheikh Ahmed:

   Yemen has suffered greatly, and its people have withstood an unspeakable tragedy, the country's infrastructure is destroyed; families dispersed, and its social fabric torn apart. This is a critical and most difficult phase. With every passing day, more and more Yemeni lives are lost.

4. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey:

   Right now, our hearts and prayers are with the people of Mesa, the individuals affected by this tragedy, and all law enforcement and first responders working to assist the victims.

5. Heath Harris:

   It’s almost a month after this tragedy and I’m still waiting to prepare this kid’s defense, we can’t do that till we have all the evidence.