DEVASTATES
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Devastates.
Devastates - as a verb
Cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
Example: "The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desolate9lay waste toravage10scourge10waste8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
destroy11ruin4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Overwhelm or overpower
Example: "He was devastated by his grief when his son died"
Example Sentences
"The hurricane devastates the coastal towns."
"The wildfire devastates the entire forest."
"The news of her sudden death devastates her family."
"The economic recession devastates small businesses."
"The earthquake devastates the capital city."
Word Game Points
Is DEVASTATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, devastates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEVASTATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is DEVASTATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, devastates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEVASTATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is DEVASTATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, devastates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEVASTATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
