devastation

• Nom désignant l'état de destruction totale, de ruine ou de profonde affliction, souvent causé par une catastrophe, une guerre ou un choc émotionnel intense.

A noun referring to the state of being completely destroyed, ruined, or overwhelmed, often by a disaster, war, or great emotional shock.

indénombrable

1. Great destruction or damageB2formal

   The act of destroying something completely or causing severe damage.

   Dévastation

   • The earthquake caused widespread devastation across the region.
   • The war left a trail of devastation in its wake.
   • The forest fire resulted in the devastation of thousands of acres.

   Synonymesannihilationdemolitiondesolationdestructionhavocravagingruinwreckage

   Antonymesconstructioncreationpreservationrepairrestoration

2. Overwhelming shock or griefB2formal

   A state of severe emotional distress or shock.

   Dévastation émotionnelle

   • She felt a sense of devastation after hearing the tragic news.
   • The loss of his job brought him to a state of devastation.
   • The community was in devastation following the accident.

   Synonymesanguishdesolationdismaydistressgriefsorrowtraumaupsetwretchedness

   Antonymescomfortconsolationreliefsolace