devastate
verbUK /ˈdevəsteɪt/
US /ˈdevəsteɪt/
To destroy something so badly that nothing is left.
The storm devastated the small village by the sea.
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2. To make someone feel very sad and shocked.
She was devastated when her best friend moved away.
3. To damage something very badly over a large area.
The fire devastated thousands of acres of forest.
4. To defeat an opponent completely.
The champion devastated his rival in the final round.