disastern.[F. dsastre; pref. ds- (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.()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.)()v. t.1. To blast by the influence of a baleful star.(Sir P. Sidney.)2. To bring harm upon; to injure.(Thomson.)