English / word
devastate
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to destroy or ruin completely; or to cause someone severe shock or grief
to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage
In context
01
The powerful cyclone devastated thousands of coastal homes.
02
The sad news of his sudden demise completely devastated his family.
Synonyms
destroy,ruin,wreck
Antonyms
build,create,restore
Collocations
devastate a city,devastate a region,devastating effects
Verb forms
Past: devastated · Past participle: devastated · -ing: devastating