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tragedy
tragedy
/ˈtrædʒədi/
noun
(
)
An event resulting in great loss and misfortune
(
cataclysm
,
calamity
,
catastrophe
,
disaster
,
tragedy
)
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
The whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity
the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity
The earthquake was a disaster
the earthquake was a disaster
(
)
Drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity
(
tragedy
)
drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity
The tragedy portrayed the hero's downfall due to his tragic flaw.
The tragedy portrayed the hero's downfall due to his tragic flaw.
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