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tragedy Synonyms

Another word for tragedy

Choosing another word for tragedy depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe.

Usage Example

"The entire community came together to support the families affected by the sudden calamity."

Strongest
calamity
catastrophe
disaster
Strong
cataclysm
misfortune
devastation
affliction
Weak
adversity

• noun (Context 2)

A serious play or literary work dealing with sorrowful or terrible events encountered or caused by a heroic individual, or the branch of drama consisting of such works.

Usage Example

"During the semester, the literature class studied classical Greek drama alongside Shakespeare's major plays."

Strong
drama
Weak
melodrama

Opposites of tragedy

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

comedy
blessing
miracle
farce
triumph
godsend
burlesque
boon
See all opposites of tragedy

• Nearby Words

trafficker
trafficking
trafficky
tragedy
tragic
tragical
tragically

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