disaster

n. துன்பநிகழ்ச்சி, விபத்து, திடுமென நேரும் பேரிடர், அவப்பேறு. பேடு.

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Dis*as"ter, n. Etym: [F. désastre; pref. dés- (L. dis-) + astre star, fr. L. astrum; a word of astrological origin. See Aster, Astral, Star.] 1. An unpropitious or baleful aspect of a planet or star; malevolent influence of a heavenly body; hence, an ill portent. [Obs.] Disasters in the sun. Shak. 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. Dis*as"ter, v. t. 1. To blast by the influence of a baleful star. [Obs.] Sir P. Sidney. 2. To bring harm upon; to injure. [R.] Thomson.