Devastation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Devastation is a noun meaning The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.
Meaning
The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.
More Meanings
- (law) Waste or misapplication of the assets of a deceased person by an executor or administrator; devastavit.
Example Sentences
Perhaps as startling as the sheer toll was the devastation to some of the state’s well-known locales. Boardwalks along the beach in Seaside Heights, Belmar and other towns on the Jersey Shore were blown away. Amusement parks, arcades and restaurants all but vanished. Bridges to barrier islands buckled, preventing residents from even inspecting the damage to their property.
Word Forms
- devastations
Synonyms for devastation
Depending on context, synonyms include havoc, devastavit, desolation, ruin, destruction, ravaging.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ruin, desolation, ravaging, destruction, ruination, wreck.
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