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devastating
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making light of
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causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress
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physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
Example
The loss of lives in the accident is devastating.
The silence in the room after the devastating news was almost excruciating.
The community bewailed the tragic loss of lives after the devastating earthquake.
The documentary's powerful images and emotional interviews struck home the devastating impact of climate change.
The impact of war on civilians is often devastating, leading to displacement, injury, and loss.