Total Loss

Synonyms of total loss

• complete loss
• utter loss
• irreparable loss

Antonyms of total loss

• partial recovery
• limited damage
• salvageable loss

Collocations of total loss

complete loss

Frequency: 70 %

The fire resulted in a complete loss of the building.

devastating loss

Frequency: 60 %

The flood caused a devastating loss of property for many families.

total devastation

Frequency: 50 %

The hurricane left behind a scene of total devastation.

irreparable loss

Frequency: 45 %

The death of their pet was an irreparable loss.

irrecoverable loss

Frequency: 40 %

The theft of their savings was an irrecoverable loss.

Idiomatic Expressions for total loss

• Phrase: total loss of control
  Meaning: complete lack of ability to manage or influence a situation
  Usage: The sudden illness left her with a total loss of control over her own body.