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CALAMITY Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word calamity. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word calamity. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CALAMITY

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catastrophe
nounn
noun

• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

• a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

• a sudden violent change in the earth's surface

disaster
nounn
noun

• a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

• an act that has disastrous consequences

tragedy
nounn
noun

• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

• drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity

adversity
nounn
noun

• a state of misfortune or affliction

• a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event

affliction
nounn
noun

• a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

• a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health

• a cause of great suffering and distress

misfortune
nounn
noun

• unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

• an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes

plight
nounn
noun

• a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

• a solemn pledge of fidelity

verb

• give to in marriage

• promise solemnly and formally

setback
nounn
noun

• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

trouble
nounn
noun

• a source of difficulty

• an angry disturbance

• an event causing distress or pain

• an effort that is inconvenient

• a strong feeling of anxiety

• an unwanted pregnancy

verb

• move deeply

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

• take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

• cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed

cataclysm
nounn
noun

• a sudden violent change in the earth's surface

• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

Best Hypernyms For CALAMITY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for calamity, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
misfortune adversity catastrophe disaster
Phrases (1)
bad luck

Alternatives for CATASTROPHE

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