devastate
US /ˈdev.ə.steɪt/
UK /ˈdev.ə.steɪt/
1.
devastare, distruggere
destroy or ruin (something)
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The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
L'uragano ha devastato la città costiera.
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The fire completely devastated the forest.
L'incendio ha completamente devastato la foresta.
2.
devastare, sconvolgere
cause (someone) severe and overwhelming shock or grief
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The news of his death devastated his family.
La notizia della sua morte ha devastato la sua famiglia.
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She was completely devastated by the betrayal.
Era completamente devastata dal tradimento.