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. Rand Paul:

   So when they stand up on television and say the tragedy in Paris means you have to give up your liberty (and) we need more phone surveillance -- bulls--t!

2. Gina Meyer:

   We are very grateful for the generous outpouring of support for Katie Meyer and our family and thank you all deeply. Katie Meyer was a bright light in our lives and the lives of so many. Katie Meyer light will continue to shine through the changes that we intend to accomplish in Katie Meyer honor, when the time is appropriate, we will provide further information regarding the desired and necessary change to prevent this tragedy from happening to other students and their families. We ask that everyone respect our family's privacy and give us the time we need to heal.

3. Tony Aguto:

   Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families affected by this tragedy.

4. District Attorney Seth Williams:

   The facts show a tragedy, a terrible tragedy, but not a crime.

5. Chandler Crean:

   Yesterday's tragedy was a complete shock.