vastation

/væˈsteɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The state of being devastated or utterly destroyed; a region of destruction or devastation.

“The city was in a state of vastation after the natural disaster.”

2. noun

The act of devastating or utterly destroying something.

“The vastation of the city’s infrastructure took years to recover from.”

Synonyms

  • destruction
  • devastation

Antonyms

  • rebuilding
  • recovery