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Britannica Dictionary definition of DEVASTATE
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to destroy much or most of (something)
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to cause great damage or harm to (something)
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The flood devastated the town.
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The disease has devastated the area's oak tree population.
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The hurricane left the island completely devastated.
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The town was devastated [=ruined] when the factory closed.
2
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to cause (someone) to feel extreme emotional pain
— usually used as (be) devastated
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She was devastated by the breakup of her marriage.
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economic devastation
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the devastation of war [=the damage and destruction caused by war]
