Definitions

1. verb

to cause great damage or destruction to something or someone, often in a sudden or extreme way

“The hurricane devastated the entire town.”

2. verb

to cause someone to feel very sad or depressed

“Losing her job devastated her.”

3. noun

a person or thing that causes great damage or destruction

“The economic downturn was a major devastator of the city’s economy.”

4. noun

the act of causing great damage or destruction

“The devastation of the town was a tragedy.”