devastating

• Описывает то, что вызывает серьёзный и подавляющий ущерб, разрушение или эмоциональное расстройство.

Describes something that causes severe and overwhelming damage, destruction, or emotional distress.

1. Causing great destructionB2formal

   Causing severe and widespread damage or destruction.

   Разрушительный

   • The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
   • The hurricane left a devastating trail of destruction.
   • The war was devastating for the entire region.

   Synonymscatastrophicdestructivedisastrousravagingruinouswrecking

   Antonymsbeneficialconstructiveprotectiverestorative

2. Causing great emotional painB2formal

   Causing overwhelming shock, grief, or distress.

   Разрушительный

   • The news of her death was devastating to her family.
   • He suffered a devastating loss in the accident.
   • The breakup was emotionally devastating for her.

   Synonymsagonizingcrushingdistressingharrowingoverwhelmingshatteringtraumatic

   Antonymscomfortingconsolingreassuringsoothing

3. Extremely effective or powerfulB2informal

   Very effective, powerful, or impressive, often in a negative or overwhelming way.

   Сокрушительный

   • Her devastating wit left everyone speechless.
   • The boxer delivered a devastating punch to his opponent.
   • The team's devastating performance secured them the championship.

   Synonymscrushingeffectiveforcefuloverwhelmingpotentpowerfulstaggeringstunningtellingwithering

   Antonymsfeebleimpotentineffectivepowerlessweak

• Глагол, используемый для описания действия, вызывающего сильное разрушение, ущерб или подавляющее эмоциональное расстройство.

A verb used to describe the act of causing great destruction, damage, or overwhelming emotional distress.

1. Destroy or ruinB2formal

   To cause severe and widespread damage or destruction to something.

   Разрушить

   • The earthquake devastated the entire city.
   • The fire devastated acres of forest.
   • The war devastated the country's infrastructure.

   Synonymsdemolishdesolatedestroylevelravagerazeruinshatterwastewreck

   Antonymsbuildconstructcreaterehabilitaterenewrepairrestore

2. Overwhelm emotionallyB2formal

   To cause someone to feel extreme shock, grief, or distress.

   Опустошить

   • She was devastated by the news of her friend's accident.
   • The loss of his job devastated him.
   • The team was devastated after losing the championship game.

   Synonymscrushdesolatedistressoverwhelmshattershockstuntraumatize

   Antonymscheercomfortconsoledelightencouragereassureuplift