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Vocabulary Entry
devastation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
Severe and overwhelming destruction or damage.
Example Sentences
"The hurricane left a trail of devastation in its wake."
"The war resulted in widespread devastation across the region."
"They were shocked by the devastation caused by the earthquake."
V
verb
To cause severe or overwhelming destruction.
Example Sentences
"The tornado devastated the small town."
"The wildfire could potentially devastate the entire forest."
"The economic crisis may devastate many families."