WHAMMY Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word whammy. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word whammy. (close relations)

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	curse				verb, nounv, n
	noun • profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger • an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group • an evil spell • something causing misery or death • a severe affliction verb • utter obscenities or profanities • heap obscenities upon • wish harm upon; invoke evil upon • exclude from a church or a religious community
	hex				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	adjective • of or pertaining to a number system having 16 as its base noun • an evil spell verb • cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
	jinx				nounn
	noun • a person believed to bring bad luck to those around him • an evil spell verb • cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something • foredoom to failure
	adversity				nounn
	noun • a state of misfortune or affliction • a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event
	calamity				nounn
	noun • an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
	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
	doom				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an unpleasant or disastrous destiny verb • decree or designate beforehand • pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law • make certain of the failure or destruction of
	misfortune				nounn
	noun • unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event • an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
	reverse				verb, nounv, n
	adjective • of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle noun • a relation of direct opposition • the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating • the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design • (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction • turning in the opposite direction adjective satellite • directed or moving toward the rear • reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect verb • change to the contrary • turn inside out or upside down • rule against • cancel officially • reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
	setback				nounn
	noun • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
	spell				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation • a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) • a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition • a verbal formula believed to have magical force verb • orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of • indicate or signify • write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word) • relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn • place under a spell • take turns working
	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

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