CALAMITY Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word calamity. (close relations)
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 |