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, tragedy, 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. Diane Toscano:

   But the administration could not be bothered, this tragedy was entirely preventable if the school administrators responsible for school safety had done their part and taken action when they had knowledge of imminent danger.

2. Virgin Galactic:

   I've been so proud of the [ Virgin Galactic ] team, how they've responded to [ the tragedy ] and really moved forward with a sense of urgency, we're about to enter into sort of the highest and fastest part of our flight test program.

3. Robert Berry:

   This remains an active homicide investigation, it's always sensitive to us that every time we have a tragedy such as this, there's a family connected to it.

4. Harley Tropin:

   We're pleased to give this recovery to the victims which we think is extremely meaningful and a big step to bringing them closure to this horrible tragedy.

5. The President:

   The murder of George Floyd at the hands of police was a horrible tragedy -- one of countless tragedies to befall people of color across the United States. The vast majority of protesters today did so peacefully, toward a common goal of promoting justice and equality, i am deeply thankful for their voices and their positive, forceful message. I also want to express my gratitude to all the police officers and other first responders working to protect the people of Boston from the individuals whose violent actions, looting and property destruction was criminal and cowardly -- and distracted from the powerful statement made today by thousands of Massachusetts residents.