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disasters

NOUN

accident, trouble

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calamity catastrophe collapse crash debacle defeat emergency failure fiasco flood harm hazard holocaust mishap setback tragedy woe

STRONG

adversity affliction bale bane blight blow bust casualty cataclysm collision depression exigency fall flop grief misadventure mischance misfortune reverse rock rough ruin ruination slip stroke undoing upset washout

WEAK

act of God bad luck bad news fell stroke hard luck hot water ill luck the worst

Antonyms

STRONGEST

achievement advantage attainment benefit blessing boon good fortune good luck happiness joy miracle success victory win wonder

STRONG

aid building creation encouragement fortune health help prosperity triumph

Example Sentences

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Honda 7267 4.96%increase; green up pointing triangle Motor managed to stay profitable through a global financial meltdown, natural disasters, a safety crisis and the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

By studying how ancient people responded to catastrophic eruptions, scientists hope to better understand which survival strategies mattered most and how those lessons could help us face future disasters.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

The disasters led to congressional hearings, with irate lawmakers demanding answers, and to leadership shake-ups at the aviation company.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Espinosa calls for federal investment in vegetation management, home-hardening programs, improved emergency communications and community microgrids to maintain power during disasters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

I’ve seen them on TV before, the trailers the government puts up for people who’ve lost their homes in natural disasters.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed