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Vocabulary Entry
devastating
|adjective • verb
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adjective
Causing great damage or destruction.
Example Sentences
"The hurricane had a devastating effect on the coastal towns."
"Her comments were devastating to his self-esteem."
"The movie's plot was so devastating that many audiences left in tears."
V
verb
To cause severe and overwhelming damage or destruction.
Example Sentences
"The earthquake devastated the city, leaving many homeless."
"The pest infestation may devastate the crops this season."
"His departure devastated her, leaving her heartbroken."