Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
devastate
verb
/ˈdɛvəsteɪt/
Definition
To cause severe shock, distress, or destruction to something.
Examples
- The storm will devastate the coastal towns.
- She was utterly devastated by the loss of her friend.
- The war left the city in ruins, completely devastated.
Meaning
When something is devastated, it suffers great damage or destruction, often leading to deep emotional pain or loss.
Synonyms
- destroy
- wreck
- ruin
- shatter
- obliterate
