devastation

• Substantivo que designa o estado de destruição total, ruína ou desolação, frequentemente causado por catástrofe, guerra ou forte abalo emocional.

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

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1. Great destruction or damageB2formal

   The act of destroying something completely or causing severe damage.

   Devastação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosannihilationdemolitiondesolationdestructionhavocravagingruinwreckage

   Antônimosconstructioncreationpreservationrepairrestoration

2. Overwhelming shock or griefB2formal

   A state of severe emotional distress or shock.

   Devastação emocional

   • 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.

   Sinônimosanguishdesolationdismaydistressgriefsorrowtraumaupsetwretchedness

   Antônimoscomfortconsolationreliefsolace