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Another word for loss

Choosing another word for loss depends on context, so the 31 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The fact or process of losing something or someone, or the state of no longer having something.

Usage Example

"The sudden deprivation of electricity left the entire neighborhood in darkness for several hours."

Strongest
deprivation
Strong
forfeiture
depletion
disappearance
destruction
privation
Weak
surrender
relinquishment

• noun (Context 2)

An amount of money lost by a business or organization when expenses exceed revenues.

Usage Example

"The retail chain reported a significant financial deficit in the third quarter due to declining sales."

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deficit
shortfall
Strong
debt
write-off
depreciation
red ink

• noun (Context 3)

The feeling of grief or sorrow experienced after the death or departure of a loved one.

Usage Example

"Friends and neighbors gathered to offer their condolences and support the family in their time of bereavement."

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bereavement
grief
mourning
Strong
sorrow
heartbreak
heartache
anguish
woe

• noun (Context 4)

An instance of being defeated in a game, match, or competition.

Usage Example

"After their first defeat of the season, the basketball team practiced extra hours to improve their defense."

Strongest
defeat
Strong
beating
rout
drubbing
thrashing
trouncing
setback
upset
failure

Opposites of loss

The opposite of loss shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

victory
win
profit
recovery
gain
triumph
restoration
surplus
See all opposites of loss

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Loss. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/loss
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