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devastation
The definition of devastation is severe destruction or a state of severe grief or sadness.
(noun)- When a hurricane leaves a city in ruins, this is an example of devastation.
- When you feel extremely sad after your spouse dies, your feelings are an example of devastation.
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See devastation in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
a devastating or being devastated; destruction; desolation
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