Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An unfortunate event that causes significant damage, loss, or suffering.
Disaster
/dɪˈzɑːstə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The storm was a big disaster for the town.The movie's release turned into a complete disaster.
Etymology:
The word disaster originates from the Old Italian disastro, from dis- (bad) and astro (star), originally referring to a misalignment of celestial bodies seen as foreboding.
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