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devastation

de·vas·ta·tion

UK/ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃn̩/ US/ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

Synonyms
2.

the feeling of being counfounded or overwhelmed

  • “her departure left him in utter devasation”
3.

an event that results in total destruction

Synonyms
5.

Origin

From Middle French dévastation.

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