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DISASTER AREA Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the phrase disaster area. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the phrase disaster area. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DISASTER AREA

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blunder
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an embarrassing mistake

verb

• commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

• make one's way clumsily or blindly

• utter impulsively

calamity
nounn
noun

• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

catastrophe
nounn
noun

• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

• a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

• a sudden violent change in the earth's surface

debacle
nounn
noun

• a sudden and violent collapse

• flooding caused by a tumultuous breakup of ice in a river during the spring or summer

• a sound defeat

failure
noun

• an act that fails

• an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose

• lack of success

• a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

• an unexpected omission

• inability to discharge all your debts as they come due

• loss of ability to function normally

fiasco
nounn
noun

• a sudden and violent collapse

misfortune
nounn
noun

• unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

• an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes

mishap
nounn
noun

• an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

• an instance of misfortune

tragedy
nounn
noun

• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

• drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity

Best Hypernyms For DISASTER AREA

Here is a list of related hypernyms for disaster area, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
adversity area calamity catastrophe country destruction downfall misfortune ruin tragedy

Alternatives for BLUNDER

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