Synonyms for

Casualty

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

Definition

Casualty means a person who has been killed or injured in an accident or war.

Synonyms & similar words

fatalaccident injuredparty victim fatality mishap disaster calamity catastrophe tragedy misfortune accident incident event happening occurrence emergency crisis trauma wound damage harm

Synonyms by register

Formal

victim fatality loss casualty count

Informal

loser victim unlucky person

Literary

fallen slain lost soul

Antonyms

success victory triumph winner gain benefit advantage

Common collocations

  • a casualty of
  • military casualty
  • civilian casualty
  • traffic casualty
  • casualty list
  • preventable casualty
  • human casualty

Word family

noun casualty

Usage note

Primarily used in contexts of war, accidents, or disasters to refer to those killed or injured. Can also be used figuratively to describe someone or something negatively affected by an event.

Example sentences

  1. The soldier was a casualty of war.
  2. The car accident resulted in many casualties.
  3. The firefighter treated the casualties at the scene.
  4. The hurricane caused many casualties.
  5. The factory explosion left many casualties.

Quotes

  • There are no unwounded soldiers. - Jose Narosky
  • The living owe it to those who no longer can speak to tell their story for them. - Czeslaw Milosz
  • 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

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