| n. | 1. | An unpropitious or baleful aspect of a planet or star; malevolent influence of a heavenly body; hence, an ill portent. |
| 2. | An adverse or unfortunate event, esp. a sudden and extraordinary misfortune; a calamity; a serious mishap. | |
| v. t. | 1. | To blast by the influence of a baleful star. |
| 2. | To bring harm upon; to injure. |
| Noun | 1. | disaster - a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune; "lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system"; "his policies were a disaster" Synonyms: catastrophe |
| 2. | disaster - an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; "the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity"; "the earthquake was a disaster" | |
| 3. | disaster - an act that has disastrous consequences |
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