Disaster
Disaster noun - A sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction.
Mass destruction and disaster are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mass destruction" instead a noun "Disaster".
Nearby Word: disastrous
Mass destruction
Disaster and mass destruction are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disaster" instead a noun phrase "Mass destruction".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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The survivors from the disaster, who now reside in orbital habitats, weaponized the Grey Goo and use it as a weapon of mass destruction.
Source: Grey Goo -
He also has the dubious honor of being the first person to be declared a natural disaster; you know you're a Person of Mass Destruction when any damage you cause is labelled an "act of God".
Source: Person of Mass Destruction - Borders on Diabolus ex Machina given that the ensuing disaster was predicated on a villain who'd previously been C-List Fodder at best suddenly becoming a Person of Mass Destruction.
Source: Personal Gain Hurts
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