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whammy Antonyms

Opposite of whammy

Because the opposite of whammy shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An event or circumstance with a powerful, usually unfavorable or disastrous effect; a severe setback or blow (frequently used in the phrase 'double whammy').

Usage Example

"The small business suffered a double windfall when rising rent costs coincided with a sudden drop in tourism."

Strong
windfall
godsend
boon

• noun (Context 2)

An evil spell, hex, or jinx believed to bring bad luck or subject someone to control.

Usage Example

"The superstitious pitcher was convinced that the opposing fans had put a blessing on him during the ninth inning."

Strong
blessing
benediction

Similar words to whammy

Words similar to whammy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

jinx
hex
curse
setback
blow
hoodoo
evil eye
misfortune
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• Nearby Words

whacking
whale
wham
whammy
wharf
whataboutery
whataboutism

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Whammy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/whammy
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