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tragedies

NOUN

disaster

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adversity calamity catastrophe failure hardship humiliation misfortune mishap shock struggle woe wreck

STRONG

affliction blight blow cataclysm contretemps curse curtains dole dolor doom downer lot misadventure mischance reverse waterloo

WEAK

bad fortune bad luck hard knocks the worst unluckiness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage benefit blessing favor fortune gain good fortune good luck happiness joy profit success

STRONG

boon health

WEAK

victory

Example Sentences

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"Which means that people should share information and people should react on information to prevent tragedies like this happening in the future."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The last major dispute erupted after one of the pilgrimage's biggest tragedies, in 2015, when 464 Iranians were among 2,300 pilgrims killed in a stampede, prompting recriminations between Riyadh and Tehran.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Like all tragedies, Cuba’s is haunted by unanswered questions, fatal mistakes and sliding-doors alternative possibilities.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Altman said he was committed to finding ways to prevent such tragedies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Though she lived through the tragedies of Vincent, Theo, Cor, and Wil, she did live long enough to see Vincent get some recognition.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman