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Devastation
01
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
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
Example
The brute pursuit of profit without regard for ethical considerations resulted in environmental devastation.
Survivors recounted the devastation at ground zero of the atomic bomb blast in Hiroshima.
The aftermath of the war saw widespread devastation and a long road to recovery for the nation.
The destructive hurricane left a trail of devastation in its wake.
The sanguinary nature of the rebellion left a trail of devastation across the countryside.
