Background for devastating

devastating

/ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/ /ˈdevəˌsteɪtɪŋ/

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verb

To ruin many or all things over a large area, such as most or all buildings of a city, or cities of a region, or trees of a forest.

Examples :

"The storm devastated the entire city, leaving most buildings in ruins. "

disaster environment building war

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verb

To destroy a whole collection of related ideas, beliefs, and strongly held opinions.

Examples :

"The new research report devastated many people's long-held beliefs about the effectiveness of that particular teaching method. "

disaster outcome action situation

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verb

To break beyond recovery or repair so that the only options are abandonment or the clearing away of useless remains (if any) and starting over.

Examples :

"The fire devastated the old farmhouse, leaving nothing but rubble; the family had to abandon the property and start rebuilding. "

disaster outcome condition negative event suffering

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adjective

Causing devastation

Examples :

"The hurricane's winds caused devastating damage to the coastal town. "

disaster environment outcome