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Devastate

Definition

(formal) To cause severe damage or destruction to something, especially a place or someone's life; to shock or upset someone very badly.

Example Sentences

1The hurricane will devastate the coastal communities, leaving thousands homeless.
2Did the news of her mother's illness devastate her, or was she prepared for it?
3The company's financial troubles began to devastate the local economy, leading to widespread job losses.
4Try not to devastate the garden when you're digging up the weeds.
5The discovery of the environmental disaster would devastate the community and lead to widespread protests.

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