Definition of devastate

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  • devastate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • devastate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • devastate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of devastate

  • cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. desolate
    2. lay waste to
    3. ravage
    4. scourge
    5. waste
  • overwhelm or overpower (verb)

    Examples

    1. He was devastated by his grief when his son died

See definition of devastate in Merriam Webster