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Synonyms for devastate

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Synonyms for devastate

to destroy completely as or as if by conquering

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Synonyms for devastate

cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

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overwhelm or overpower

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Then let us enact this law also for our guardians:-that they are neither to devastate the lands of Hellenes nor to burn their houses.
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He devastates his own kingdom in the wantonness of his force.
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When mold infests a home or business, it can devastate the financial health of all connected parties: owners, developers, lenders, tenants, and insurers.
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Instead, he would like to see the community diversify and explore new forestry opportunities to ensure the loss of a mill or plant down the road won't devastate the city.
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We should all welcome any measures against criminals who not only devastate the lives of the elderly without a second thought, but risk giving our honest, hardworking tradesmen a bad name.
Rogue traders have been put on notice (Cowboy hotline - pages 4-5); WeSAY IN OUR OPINION
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