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devastate
[ dev-uh-steyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to lay waste; render desolate:
The invaders devastated the city.
Synonyms: , , , , ,
Antonyms: , ,
- to overwhelm, as with grief or dismay: Those rumors appeared to have devastated her.
We are devastated by this news and deeply saddened by the unexpected loss of our friend.
Those rumors appeared to have devastated her.
devastate
/ ˈɛəˌٱɪ /
verb
- to lay waste or make desolate; ravage; destroy
- to confound or overwhelm, as with grief or shock
Derived Forms
- ˈ𱹲ˌٲٴǰ, noun
- ˌ𱹲ˈٲپDz, noun
- ˈ𱹲ˌٲپ, adjective
Other yvlog Forms
- ··ٲ·پ adjective
- ··ٲ·ٴǰ noun
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of devastate1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of devastate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"To find out how she picked her son up in nothing but a bag of bones from one of the cartels was devastating."
Noguchi said humanities councils across the country might band together to ask for a court injunction to prevent the funding loss, which he said would be “devastating.”
The investigation team were at pains to be as sure as they could be that they had the right person before moving in - as the next step was a devastating one.
The judge said "the consequences have been devastating".
The family of Mr Howells said they were "devastated", while Mr John's family said losing him had "left a hole" in their hearts.
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