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Meaning of 'disaster' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Disaster [ n.]
- An unpropitious or baleful aspect of a planet or star; malevolent influence of a heavenly body; hence, an ill portent.
- An adverse or unfortunate event, esp. a sudden and extraordinary misfortune; a calamity; a serious mishap.
2 . Disaster [ v. t.]
- To blast by the influence of a baleful star.
- To bring harm upon; to injure.

Meaning of 'disaster' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . disaster [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
Example in sentence:
  • his policies were a disaster;
  • lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system
Meaning (2):
- an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
Example in sentence:
  • the earthquake was a disaster;
  • the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity

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