DISASTER

disaster. Disaster, v.t. to blast, afflict, injure, hurt, ob.

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Dis‐as″ter (?), n. [[F. désastre; pref. dés- (L. dis-) + astre star, fr. L. astrum; a word of astrological origin. See Aster, Astral, Star.]] 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. 2. An adverse or unfortunate event, esp. 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. Syn. — Calamity; misfortune; mishap; mischance; visitation; misadventure; ill luck. See Calamity.