Associations to the word «Disaster»

DISASTER, noun. An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment.

DISASTER, noun. An unforeseen event causing great loss, upset or unpleasantness of whatever kind.

DISASTER AREA, noun. An area that has been the site of a natural disaster that receives an official designation entitling residents and organizations within that area to receive relief and benefits.

DISASTER AREA, noun. An area that looks like one that has suffered a natural disaster.

DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN, noun. Something potentially very dangerous.

DISASTER, noun. 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".

DISASTER, noun. An event resulting in great loss and misfortune; "the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity"; "the earthquake was a disaster".

DISASTER, noun. An act that has disastrous consequences.