Tragedy
Tragedy noun - A sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction.
Usage example: the earthquake was only the latest in a series of tragedies for the city
Upheaval and tragedy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upheaval" instead a noun "Tragedy".
Nearby Word: tragedian
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Upheaval and Tragedy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/tragedy/upheaval
Tragedy & Upheaval. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/tragedy/upheaval>.
Upheaval or Tragedy. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/tragedy/upheaval.
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