devastate

UK
/ˈdɛvəsteɪt/
US
/ˈdɛvəsteɪt/

Translations

devastateverb
devastated
Past Simple
devastated
Past Participle
devastating
Gerund
UK
/ˈdɛvəsteɪt/
US
/ˈdɛvəsteɪt/
The economic crisis could devastate small businesses.
Экономический кризис может разорить малый бизнес.
The war has the potential to devastate the entire region.
Война может разрушить весь регион.
The hurricane will devastate the coastal towns.
Ураган опустошит прибрежные города.
Additional translations

Definitions

devastateverb
To destroy or ruin something completely.
The hurricane devastated the coastal town, leaving many homes in ruins.
To cause someone to feel extreme emotional pain or distress.
The news of her sudden passing devastated him, leaving him heartbroken.