Thesaurus: disaster

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1. n. An unpropitious or baleful aspect of a planet or star; malevolent influence of a heavenly body; hence, an ill portent.
2. n. An adverse or unfortunate event, esp. a sudden and extraordinary misfortune; a calamity; a serious mishap.
3. v. t. To blast by the influence of a baleful star.
4. v. t. To bring harm upon; to injure.
5. n. a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
6. n. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
7. n. an act that has disastrous consequences
8. n:100 n. an act that has disastrous consequences