devastation
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Definition & Meaning of "devastation"in English

Devastation
01

the process or result of causing great destruction 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The earthquake caused widespread devastation, leaving thousands homeless. 
02

plundering with excessive damage and destruction 

03

an event that results in total destruction 

04

the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed 

05

the state of being decayed or destroyed 

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