tragedy

simple noun46 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.4

A very common way to describe a very sad and shocking event.

Refers to a tragedy of significant scale or emotional impact.

A tragedy that affects a family.

Describes a very bad or unpleasant tragedy.

A tragedy involving great human suffering or loss of life.

Used to emphasize the extreme sadness of the event.

A tragic event that affects an entire country.

Describes a tragedy that is shocking and horrifying.

A tragedy that affects someone on a deep, individual level.

A form of tragic drama that originated in ancient Greece.

Indicates who is negatively affected by the tragedy.

To stop a tragedy from occurring.

To be negatively affected by a tragic event.

To have a tragedy happen to you or in your life.

To prevent a tragedy from happening.

Indicates that a tragedy suddenly happened, often affecting someone directly.

Used to state that a tragic event took place.