devastating

• Décrit ce qui cause des dégâts graves et accablants, une destruction ou un bouleversement émotionnel intense.

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

1. Causing great destructionB2formal

   Causing severe and widespread damage or destruction.

   dévastateur

   • 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.

   Synonymescatastrophicdestructivedisastrousravagingruinouswrecking

   Antonymesbeneficialconstructiveprotectiverestorative

2. Causing great emotional painB2formal

   Causing overwhelming shock, grief, or distress.

   dévastateur (sens moral)

   • 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.

   Synonymesagonizingcrushingdistressingharrowingoverwhelmingshatteringtraumatic

   Antonymescomfortingconsolingreassuringsoothing

3. Extremely effective or powerfulB2informal

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

   Dévastateur (au sens figuré)

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

   Synonymescrushingeffectiveforcefuloverwhelmingpotentpowerfulstaggeringstunningtellingwithering

   Antonymesfeebleimpotentineffectivepowerlessweak

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de causer une destruction massive, des dégâts considérables ou une détresse émotionnelle accablante.

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.

   Dévaster, ravager

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

   Synonymesdemolishdesolatedestroylevelravagerazeruinshatterwastewreck

   Antonymesbuildconstructcreaterehabilitaterenewrepairrestore

2. Overwhelm emotionallyB2formal

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

   bouleverser

   • 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.

   Synonymescrushdesolatedistressoverwhelmshattershockstuntraumatize

   Antonymescheercomfortconsoledelightencouragereassureuplift