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to devastate
01
to destroy something completely
Transitive: to devastate sth
02
to deeply shock or overwhelm emotionally
Transitive: to devastate sb
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devastation
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Example
The hurricane devastated the coastal town, leaving homes and businesses in ruins.
Economic downturns can devastate small businesses that rely on steady consumer spending.
Losing her job unexpectedly devastated her plans for the future.
The news of the accident devastated his family, who struggled to come to terms with the loss.
The year-long drought devastated the region's agriculture.
