devastate
//ˈdevəsteɪt//
Verb
devastateInfinitive
devastatePresent tense
devastatedPast tense
devastatedPast participle
devastatingPresent participle
devastatesThird-person singular
1
To destroy or ruin something completely, especially a place or area.
The earthquake devastated the entire city.
2
To cause someone to feel extreme emotional shock or distress.
She was devastated by the news of her father's death.