DEVASTATE
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Devastate.
How to pronounce devastate:
US
Devastate - as a verb
Cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
Example: "The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desolate9lay waste toravage10scourge10waste8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
destroy11ruin4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Overwhelm or overpower
Example: "He was devastated by his grief when his son died"
Example Sentences
"The hurricane devastated the entire coastal town."
"The fire devastated the forest, leaving nothing but charred trees behind."
"The news of his sudden death devastated his family."
"The earthquake devastated the city, reducing buildings to rubble."
"The war devastated the economy of the country."
Word Game Points
Is DEVASTATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, devastate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEVASTATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is DEVASTATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, devastate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEVASTATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is DEVASTATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, devastate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEVASTATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
