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What is another word for Devastate? – 156 Devastate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    destroy demolish ruin annihilate ravage wreck shatter demolish dismantle devastate raze level obliterate eradicate extinguish annihilate decimate pulverize crush overpower overwhelm lay waste desolate pillage plunder ravish spoil mar impair damage harm hurt maim cripple debilitate enfeeble weaken

    Meaning of Devastate

    According to Merriam-Webster, "devastate" means to cause severe damage or destruction, or to overwhelm or shock someone very much.

    Definitions

    • According to Oxford Dictionary, "devastate" means to cause severe damage or destruction, or to have a powerful and upsetting effect on someone.
    • According to Cambridge Dictionary, "devastate" means to damage something very badly, or to make someone feel extremely upset or shocked.

    Example Uses

    • The hurricane devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands of people homeless.
    • The news of her diagnosis devastated her family and friends.
    • The company's financial troubles devastated the local economy.
    • The war devastated the country, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
    • The natural disaster devastated the region, leaving many people without access to basic necessities.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    restore repair rebuild revitalize rejuvenate renew revamp refurbish reconstruct recreate revive strengthen fortify enhance improve uplift uplifted encourage hearten inspirit reassure comfort console solace alleviate mitigate palliate soothe

    Related Nouns

    destruction devastation ruin wreckage damage harm hurt loss grief sorrow calamity disaster catastrophe apocalypse annihilation obliteration eradication extinction demolition dismantling ravage desolation pillage plunder spoil mar impairment debilitation

    Related Verbs

    destroy demolish ruin ravage wreck shatter dismantle devastate raze level obliterate eradicate extinguish annihilate decimate pulverize crush overpower overwhelm lay waste desolate pillage plunder ravish spoil mar impair damage harm hurt maim cripple debilitate

    Related Adjectives

    destructive devastating ruinous calamitous disastrous catastrophic apocalyptic annihilative obliterated eradicated extinguished annihilated decimated pulverized crushed overpowered overwhelmed desolate pillaged plundered ravished spoiled marred impaired damaged harmed hurt maimed crippled debilitated