Devastated

Word DEVASTATED
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Hyphenation devastated
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Definitions and meanings of "Devastated"

What do we mean by devastated?

To ruin many or all things over a large area, such as most or all buildings of a city, or cities of a region, or trees of a forest.

To destroy a whole collection of related ideas, beliefs, and strongly held opinions.

To break beyond recovery or repair so that the only options are abandonment or the clearing away of useless remains (if any) and starting over.

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The word "devastated" in example sentences

The proceeds go to no-kill shelters and animal rescue groups, particularly in devastated environments (think of the dogs and cats post-Hurricane Katrina). ❋ Swan_tower (2009)

First let me say that I am a Christian and a federal government employee employed by an agency that quite often works in devastated areas †the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Months after Katrina, and Wilma the Gulf Coast region (and New Orleans especially) remain devastated, and its people scattered around the country because the lying sack-of-shiite prezidisapointment stood on national television in prime time amid floodlights in New Orleans and …. lied. ❋ Unknown (2005)

The 1864 Battle of Franklin devastated the town and sent it into a deep sleep for a century. ❋ Unknown (2002)

Three years after Stewart's disappearance, Boone's life was again devastated when a Cherokee tortured and killed his eldest child, 16-year-old James, and later another son, a brother, and a nephew were also killed during the often bloody fighting over the settling of Kentucky. ❋ Unknown (1999)

Budapest was again devastated and the future looked rather dim. ❋ Unknown (1995)

But it was in devastated cities, such as Cologne and Dusseldorf, that the change was most noticeable. ❋ Unknown (1949)

In my opinion, Epstein devastated Yoo’s arguments although it was much too short to explore any particular topic in depth. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The spinach crisis was ultimately linked to one produc er in California, but the recall devastated the industry and its sales have still not recovered. ❋ Alicia Mundy (2010)

Perhaps this correspondent's surprise at the success of the mills is rendered plainer by recalling the devastated condition of parts of South Carolina during and right after the war. ❋ Unknown (1921)

Whatever his frustration at not starting, and what Ferguson's described as his "devastated" reaction to Uefa's three-game suspension, Rooney provided some timely reminders here that he is a team player, that he is not the type to cause problems for Capello at the Euros. ❋ Henry Winter (2011)

Delhi, Aug. 31: Ajay Desai recalls the devastated face of a woman he had met in a village in southern ❋ Unknown (2010)

President Mugabe was described as "devastated" at his sister's funeral, although whether this was due to her death or her shocking revelations was unknown. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

It was not joy undiluted in the Great Britain camp today, as Alex Dowsett was reportedly "devastated" after mechanical trouble ruined his chances of a medal in the Under-23 event. ❋ William Fotheringham (2010)

• Briton takes the world time-trial title• Dowsett 'devastated' after mechanical failure ❋ William Fotheringham (2010)

He said his family members and friends were "devastated" when he told them of his cancer, but have been supportive of his decision to keep working while he receives treatment. ❋ Serena Ng (2011)

In his sentencing memorandum, Mr. Quijano said Mr. Ghailani was "devastated" when he learned of the bombings, but found himself "stranded in a strange land." ❋ Chad Bray (2011)

They "devastated" themselves with this crass, low class behavior. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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