devastates

[US]/ˈdɛvəsteɪts/
[UK]/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to destroy completely; to ruin; to annihilate; to overwhelm emotionally or financially

Phrases & Collocations

devastates lives

devastates families

devastates communities

devastates economies

devastates regions

devastates futures

devastates hopes

devastates dreams

devastates health

devastates nature

Example Sentences

the earthquake devastates the city, leaving many homeless.

the news of the disaster devastates the community.

her sudden departure devastates him emotionally.

the wildfire devastates thousands of acres of forest.

the loss of his job devastates his financial stability.

the storm devastates the coastal towns.

such betrayal devastates trust in relationships.

the pandemic devastates economies around the world.

the tragic accident devastates the victim's family.

the sudden change in plans devastates her weekend.

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