Devastate | Mean of devastate in English Dictionary

/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

• Verb
• to destroy much or most of (something)
1. The flood devastated the town.
2. The disease has devastated the area's oak tree population.
3. The hurricane left the island completely devastated.
4. The town was devastated [=ruined] when the factory closed.
• to cause (someone) to feel extreme emotional pain
1. She was devastated by the breakup of her marriage.