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dévaster

devastate

verb deh-vah-STEH Rare

Origin: Latin devastare

Usage Note

Dévaster means to cause widespread destruction, whether from a natural disaster (la tempête a dévasté la région) or an emotional blow (la nouvelle l'a dévasté). The past participle dévasté is common as an adjective. The related noun is dévastation.

Examples

"La tempête a dévasté toute la région."

Natural Translation

The storm devastated the entire region.

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