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disaster

The correct spelling is disaster.

How to pronounce disaster

/dɪˈzæs.tə/
noun

IPA: /dɪˈzæs.tə/

Say it like: Dis-ast-er

The correct spelling is disaster. 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… For example: "People would suffer disasters when society's morality degenerates."

Usage Examples

People would suffer disasters when society's morality degenerates.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.An unforeseen event causing great loss, upset or unpleasantness of whatever kind.

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