devastation (Meaning)
devastation (n)
the state of being decayed or destroyed
the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed
an event that results in total destruction
plundering with excessive damage and destruction
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
devastation (n.)
The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.
Waste of the goods of the deceased by an executor or administrator.
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devastation Sentence Examples
- The devastation caused by the tornado was evident as homes lay in ruins.
- The aftermath of the earthquake left a scene of utter devastation.
- The war brought widespread devastation to the region, leaving communities in ruins.
- The loss of her family in the accident brought her overwhelming devastation.
- The economic downturn resulted in widespread job losses and financial devastation.
- The environmental devastation caused by deforestation is a growing concern.
- The news of the plane crash brought devastation to the families of the passengers.
- The wildfire left a path of devastation, destroying acres of forest.
- The devastation of losing his business to bankruptcy took a toll on his mental health.
- The devastation caused by the floodwaters was heartbreaking, leaving many homeless.
FAQs About the word devastation
the state of being decayed or destroyed, the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed, an event that results in total destruction, plundering with excessive d
destruction, loss, havoc, demolition, extinction, annihilation, wastage, desolation, decimation, wreckage
saving, erection, salvation, rescue,construction, building, erection, rescue, salvation, construction
The devastation caused by the tornado was evident as homes lay in ruins.
The aftermath of the earthquake left a scene of utter devastation.
The war brought widespread devastation to the region, leaving communities in ruins.
The loss of her family in the accident brought her overwhelming devastation.
