Devastate

//ˈdev.ə.stæɪt//

Word Type

Verb

The word "devastate" can be used as a verb.

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Derived Terms

devastated devastating devastative

Derived From

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

destroy overcome overpower overtake overwhelm ruin sweep over whelm

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Related Terms

devastation devastavit

Related Terms

devastation devastavit ruin

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