treurspel

Definitions of treurspel
  1. noun
    drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity
    synonyms: noodlotsdrama, tragedie, tragiek
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    antonyms:
    blijspel, komedie, lachfilm
    light and humorous drama with a happy ending
    types:
    tragikomedie
    a dramatic composition involving elements of both tragedy and comedy usually with the tragic predominating
  2. noun
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
    synonyms: calamiteit, conflagratie, drama, ramp, tragedie, tragiek, wereldbrand
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    types:
    aardbevingsgolf, vloedgolf
    an unusual (and often destructive) rise of water along the seashore caused by a storm or a combination of wind and high tide
    aardbevingsgolf, vloedgolf
    a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption
    type of:
    euvel, kanker, kwaad, ongeluk, onheil, rampspoed
    unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
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