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whammy Synonyms

Another word for whammy

Choosing another word for whammy depends on context, so the 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 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 setback when rising rent costs coincided with a sudden drop in tourism."

Strong
setback
blow
misfortune
reversal

• 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 jinx on him during the ninth inning."

Strongest
jinx
hex
Strong
curse
hoodoo
evil eye

Opposites of whammy

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

blessing
windfall
benediction
godsend
boon
See all opposites of whammy

• Nearby Words

whaler
whaling
wham
whammy
wharf
what
whataboutery

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