Whammy
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Whammy [wam-ee]

NOUN

NOUN

  • (Informal) An event with a powerful and unpleasant effect

  • Bad luck

Example

“The flood, along with food inflation, is a double whammy to the people living in coastal regions.”

“The fiscal deficit and trade deficit are a double whammy to the country’s economic growth.”

Synonyms

Blow, Setback, Catastrophe, Misfortune

Antonyms

Repel, Dissuade, Bless, Admit