1. to destroy or ruin something completely
2. to cause someone to feel extremely shocked or upset

Examples

• The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
• The earthquake devastated large areas of the city.
• The news of her father’s death devastated her.
• Losing the championship game devastated the team.
• The wildfire devastated thousands of acres of forest.
• He was devastated when his business failed.
• The bombing devastated the historic district.