Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Desolating.
Desolating - as an adjective satellite
Desolating - as a verb
Leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
Example: "The mother deserted her children"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abandon10desert7forsake14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
leave8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reduce in population
Example: "The epidemic depopulated the countryside"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depopulate15Cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
Example: "The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
devastate13lay waste toravage10scourge10waste8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
destroy11ruin4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The desolating storm left a trail of destruction in its wake."
"The desolating news of his sudden death spread throughout the town."
"The abandoned house had a desolating atmosphere."
"The desolating emptiness of the battlefield was haunting."
"The desolating screams pierced through the night."
Word Game Points
Is DESOLATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, desolating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DESOLATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is DESOLATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, desolating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDESOLATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is DESOLATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, desolating is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDESOLATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
