Definition of Disaster

1. Noun. A state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune. "His policies were a disaster"

Exact synonyms: Catastrophe
Generic synonyms: Adversity, Hard Knocks, Hardship

2. Noun. An event resulting in great loss and misfortune. "The earthquake was a disaster"

3. Noun. An act that has disastrous consequences.
Generic synonyms: Destruction, Devastation

Definition of Disaster

1. n. An unpropitious or baleful aspect of a planet or star; malevolent influence of a heavenly body; hence, an ill portent.

2. v. t. To blast by the influence of a baleful star.

Definition of Disaster

1. a calamity [n -S] - See also: calamity

Medical Definition of Disaster

1. 1. An unpropitious or baleful aspect of a planet or star; malevolent influence of a heavenly body; hence, an ill portent. "Disasters in the sun." (Shak) 2. An adverse or unfortunate event, especially. A sudden and extraordinary misfortune; a calamity; a serious mishap. "But noble souls, through dust and heat, Rise from disaster and defeat The stronger." (Longfellow) Synonym: Calamity, misfortune, mishap, mischance, visitation, misadventure, ill luck. See Calamity. Origin: F. Desastre; pref. Des- (L. Dis-) + astre star, fr. L. Astrum; a word of astrological origin. See Aster, Astral, Star. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Disaster

disassemblies
disassembling
disassembly
disassimilate
disassimilation
disassimilative
disassociate
disassociated
disassociates
disassociating
disassociation
disassociation
disassociations
disassortative mating
disaster (current term)
disaster (current term)
disasters
disaster area
disaster planning
disaster supplies kit
disastrous
disastrously
disavow
disavow
disavowable
disavowal
disavowals
disavowed
disavower
disavowers

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