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What is another word for Loss? – 134 Loss Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    defeat deprivation bereavement damage harm injury privation forfeiture sacrifice calamity misfortune disaster adversity hardship setback blow shock trauma distress suffering pain anguish grief sorrow regret remorse penalty fine forfeit subtraction deduction reduction diminution decrease lessening impairment deterioration decline erosion wasting dissipation

    Meaning of Loss

    The primary meaning of the word "Loss" refers to the state or feeling of having something taken away or removed, resulting in a sense of deprivation or deficiency.

    Definitions

    • The state or feeling of having something taken away or removed, resulting in a sense of deprivation or deficiency
    • The act or fact of losing something, especially a game, contest, or competition
    • A person or thing that is lost, especially a person who is killed or dies, especially in a war or accident
    • A decrease or reduction in amount, degree, or intensity
    • The state of being unable to find or recover something

    Etymology of Loss

    The word "Loss" originated from Old English "los" and Old Norse "los", which is related to the verb "to lose"
    The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe a range of concepts, including the act of losing something, the state of being lost, and the feeling of deprivation or deficiency
    Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including the concept of loss as a decrease or reduction in amount, degree, or intensity

    Example Uses

    • The company suffered a significant loss in revenue due to the economic downturn
    • The family experienced a great loss when their loved one passed away
    • The athlete felt a sense of loss after being defeated in the championship game
    • The city suffered a huge loss due to the natural disaster
    • The investor incurred a substantial loss on their investment

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    gain profit advantage benefit increase growth improvement enhancement augmentation expansion accumulation acquisition addition increment boost uplift recovery resurgence revival rebound win success triumph victory achievement accomplishment

    Related Nouns

    damage injury harm deprivation forfeiture sacrifice calamity misfortune disaster adversity hardship setback blow shock trauma distress suffering pain anguish grief sorrow regret remorse

    Related Verbs

    lose forfeit sacrifice suffer endure experience incur sustain bear withstand overcome recover regain reclaim restore compensate indemnify reimburse

    Related Adjectives

    lost missing absent gone departed defunct extinct vanished evaporated dissipated depleted diminished reduced decreased impaired damaged harmed hurt injured suffering distressed anguished grief-stricken sorrowful regretful remorseful