Synonyms for

Casualties

Verb / ˈkæʒʌwʌlti:z / / ˈkæʒwʌlti:z / / ˈkæʒʌlti:z / Another word for casualties — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Casualties refer to people who are killed, injured, or lost in a war, accident, or other disaster.

Synonyms & similar words

fatalaccident casualty injuredparty victims losses fatalities injuries deaths mishaps disasters calamities catastrophes destructions ruins devastations tragedies misfortunes accidents incidents events happenings occurrences casualties

Synonyms by register

Formal

losses fatalities victims

Informal

dead wounded missing

Literary

fallen slain

Antonyms

survivors successes victors winners gains boons

Common collocations

  • enemy casualties
  • military casualties
  • civilian casualties
  • battle casualties
  • heavy casualties
  • light casualties
  • mounting casualties
  • human casualties

Word family

noun casualty
adjective casual

Usage note

Primarily used to refer to people or things lost or injured in war or disaster. While 'casualty' can technically refer to any loss, it is most commonly associated with negative outcomes.

Example sentences

  1. The war had many casualties on both sides.
  2. The firefighters saved many casualties from the burning building.
  3. The earthquake caused many casualties and destroyed many homes.
  4. The car accident had only minor casualties.
  5. The tsunami had a high number of casualties.

Quotes

  • The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war. - Douglas MacArthur
  • The tragedy of war is the death of young men in their prime. The tragedy of peace is the death of old men in their armchairs. - Unknown
  • The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burke

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