Definition of Devastate
Devastate
de·vas·tate


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(verb)
To cause severe and overwhelming shock, damage, or destruction.

e.g. The hurricane will devastate the coastal city if it makes landfall.

(verb)
to cause someone overwhelming shock, helplessness, or grief;

e.g. She was devastated by the news of the death of her grandfather.



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