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TRAGEDY

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Tragedy.

How to pronounce tragedy:

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Tragedy - as a noun

An event resulting in great loss and misfortune

Example: "The whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calamity15cataclysm18catastrophe18disaster9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bad luckmisfortune15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drama8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
comedy14

Example Sentences

"The death of her husband was a great tragedy."
"The play is a classic Greek tragedy."
"The school shooting was an absolute tragedy."
"The tragedy of war affects countless lives."
"The tragedy of poverty is all too common in our society."
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Word Game Points

Is TRAGEDY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tragedy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRAGEDY has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is TRAGEDY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tragedy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRAGEDY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TRAGEDY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tragedy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRAGEDY has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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