devastate
US /ˈdev.ə.steɪt/
UK /ˈdev.ə.steɪt/
1.
devastar, arruinar
destroy or ruin (something)
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The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
O furacão devastou a cidade costeira.
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The fire completely devastated the forest.
O incêndio devastou completamente a floresta.
2.
devastar, chocar profundamente
cause (someone) severe and overwhelming shock or grief
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The news of his death devastated his family.
A notícia de sua morte devastou sua família.
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She was completely devastated by the betrayal.
Ela ficou completamente devastada pela traição.