devastation
Translation
devastation, destruction, ruin
Examples
The hurricane left a trail of devastation.
The hurricane left a trail of devastation.
He felt a sense of devastation after losing his job.
He felt a sense of devastation after losing his job.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) devastation ((of sth.)) The devastation of the city was complete.
Similar Words
Synonyms: destruction, ruin, desolation; Antonyms: creation, construction
Etymology
From Latin 'devastatio', from the verb 'devastare' (to lay waste).
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'devastate'. Think of the 'station' or state after a 'de-vast' explosion.