Synonyms for devastation
dev·as·ta·tion

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1. devastation, desolationnoun

   the state of being decayed or destroyed

   Synonyms:
   forlornness, bareness, loneliness, bleakness, nakedness, desolation, ravaging, destruction

2. devastationnoun

   the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed

   "her departure left him in utter devastation"

   Synonyms:
   destruction, ravaging, desolation

3. devastation, desolationnoun

   an event that results in total destruction

   Synonyms:
   forlornness, bareness, loneliness, bleakness, nakedness, desolation, ravaging, destruction

4. ravaging, devastationnoun

   plundering with excessive damage and destruction

   Synonyms:
   destruction, ravaging, desolation

5. destruction, devastationnoun

   the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

   Synonyms:
   end, death, desolation, wipeout, ravaging, destruction, demolition

Matched Categories

1. • Deterioration
   • Feeling
   • Plundering
   • Ruin
   • Termination

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. devastationnoun

   Synonyms:
   ravage, desolation, destruction, havoc, ruin, waste, pillage, rapine

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1. devastationnoun

   Synonyms:
   desolation, sacking, despoliation, ravage, havoc

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1. List of paraphrases for "devastation":

   havoc, destruction, desolation, damage, mayhem, disaster

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How to use devastation in a sentence?

1. Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo:

   This is not the time for social gatherings, the economic devastation in this state and every state around this country is untenable. So I am focused like a laser on work, getting people enabled to work.

2. Ann Dorn:

   We can not live amid devastation and chaos.

3. William Tong:

   This is a seismic victory for justice and accountability that will re-open the deeply flawed Purdue Pharma bankruptcy and force the Sackler family to confront the pain and devastation they have caused, connecticut will not allow billionaire wrongdoers to hide behind the bankruptcy code to shield their blood money and escape justice.

4. Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman:

   The devastation to the town has been extensive.

5. Myndee Corkern:

   I remember so vividly the devastation, i'm sure I still have fond memories, but all of them are tainted by the finding-out-the-truth moment.