calamistrate

/kæləˈmɛstræt/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause great distress or damage, typically in a sudden or dramatic way

“The hurricane will calamistrate the entire coastline, causing widespread destruction.”

2. noun

an event or situation that causes great distress or damage

“The earthquake was a calamistrate that left many people homeless.”

Synonyms

  • devastate
  • disaster

Antonyms

  • ameliorate
  • mitigate