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🌪️disaster

noun
/dɪˈzæstər/
disassemble Disastrous

Meaning

A sudden event that causes great damage or loss of life.
a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure

Example Sentences

The earthquake was a major disaster.

The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.

Example Expressions

a recipe for disaster

Synonyms

catastrophe, calamity, tragedy, mishap
Entry 1
catastrophe, calamity, tragedy, mishap
Entry 2
catastrophe, calamity, tragedy, mishap

Antonyms

success, blessing, fortune, triumph
Entry 1
success, blessing
Entry 2
blessing, success, fortune, triumph

Collocations

natural disaster, disaster relief, disaster management, prevent disaster
Entry 1
natural disaster, disaster relief, disaster management, prevent disaster
Entry 2
natural disaster, disaster relief, prevent disaster

More Example Sentences

The plan eventually ended up being a disaster.

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