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devastation

[ dev-uh-stey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of devastating; devastating; destruction.
  2. devastated state; desolation.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of devastation1

1425–75; late Middle English < Late Latin ŧپō- (stem of ŧپō ), equivalent to Latin ŧ ( us ) ( devastate ) + -ō- -ion
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"There are no words that can articulate the devastation this tragedy has caused, and I can only hope that this sentence provides a sense of justice for those affected," she said.

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It’s the poignant devastation of knowing one false step or bad decision could reshape your life that knocks us over.

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Since the tariffs on Vietnam were announced, Soenens has watched company executives react with devastation, disappointment and as of Thursday, hope.

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It said in a statement: "The devastation is enormous, but without you all, it would have been a whole lot worse."

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Devastation begat devastation, as the ecological dominoes began to fall.

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