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Calamities

Verb / kʌˈlæmʌti:z / Another word for calamities — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Calamities refer to disastrous events or situations that cause great damage, suffering, or loss.

Synonyms & similar words

disaster tragedy cataclysm calamity catastrophe disasters catastrophes tragedies misfortunes adversities hardships afflictions woes problems difficulties crises setbacks challenges troubles tribulations upheavals distresses agonies torments sorrows

Example sentences

  1. The hurricane caused great calamities in the coastal areas.
  2. The pandemic has been one of the most significant calamities of this century.
  3. The forest fire was a calamity that destroyed acres of land and wildlife.
  4. The war resulted in many calamities for the civilians caught in the crossfire.
  5. The drought has caused severe calamities for farmers and their crops.

Quotes

  • Calamities are of two kinds: misfortunes to ourselves, and good fortune to others. - Ambrose Bierce
  • Calamities are great educators. - Napoleon Bonaparte
  • We cannot stop natural calamities but we can arm ourselves with knowledge: so many lives wouldn't have to be lost if there was enough disaster preparedness. - Petra Nemcova

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