Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

devastator

noun

/ˈdɛvəsteɪtər/

Definition

A person or thing that causes great destruction or damage.

Examples

The hurricane was a devastating force, turning the coastal towns into ruins.
In the battle, the new artillery proved to be a true devastator of enemy defenses.
His harsh words were emotional devastators that impacted her deeply.

Meaning

The term ‘devastator’ refers to someone or something that ruins or lays waste to an area, idea, or situation, often causing a significant and lasting impact.