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calamities

NOUN

disaster; tragedy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adversity cataclysm catastrophe collapse hardship misfortune mishap scourge woe

STRONG

affliction cross curtains distress downfall misadventure mischance reverse ruin trial tribulation visitation waterloo wreck wretchedness

WEAK

blue ruin holy mess the worst unholy mess

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage benefit blessing boon favor good fortune good luck happiness miracle success wonder

STRONG

comfort creation health peace

WEAK

fortune joy profit

Example Sentences

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Spurs' first aim will be to avoid any calamities like their red card against Crystal Palace in their previous home league game.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

There is a way that these repetitive movements can ward off calamities, outfox deterioration, at least to a point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 11, 2025

Most presidents spend most of their time dealing with the fortunes and calamities they inherited from their predecessors.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2025

We can empathize with the calamities that prompted these characters to take such foolish chances, but we would never make those choices ourselves.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025

In the shadow of your wings will I make my refuge until these calamities shall be overcome.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar