Tragedy Terminology

noun an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster

• The earthquake brought about a great calamity to the region, causing widespread destruction.
• The flood was a total calamity, we had water everywhere in the house.
• The party was a calamity, nothing went as planned and it was a disaster.
• Her failed business venture was a calamity, leaving her in financial ruin.

noun a sudden decline or loss of power, status, or prosperity

• The downfall of the company was attributed to poor management decisions.
• His downfall was when he got caught cheating on the exam.
• Her downfall was partying too hard and failing all her classes.
• The downfall of the dictator marked the beginning of a new era for the country.