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LAY WASTE TO

(verb)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Lay Waste To.

Lay Waste To - as a verb

Cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

Example: "The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desolate9devastate13ravage10scourge10waste8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
destroy11ruin4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The invading army plans to lay waste to the enemy's capital city."
"The violent rioters aimed to lay waste to public buildings and infrastructure."
"The alien spaceship flew over the city, ready to lay waste to humanity."
"The rebel group sought to lay waste to government installations in an act of rebellion."
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