Disaster /(?)/

Dis·as·ter

Disaster

n.
  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.
  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.

Disaster

v. t.
  1. To blast by the influence of a baleful star. [Obs.]
  2. To bring harm upon; to injure. [R.]