DEVASTATION

destruction, devastation

(noun) the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

ravaging, devastation

(noun) plundering with excessive damage and destruction

devastation, desolation

(noun) an event that results in total destruction

devastation

(noun) the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed; “her departure left him in utter devastation”

devastation, desolation

(noun) the state of being decayed or destroyed

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

devastation (countable and uncountable, plural devastations)

The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.

(law) Waste or misapplication of the assets of a deceased person by an executor or administrator; devastavit.

Synonym: devastavit

Source: Wiktionary

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Dev`as*ta"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. dévastation.]

1. The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste. Even now the devastation is begun, And half the business of destruction done. Goldsmith.

2. (Law)

Definition: Waste of the goods of the deceased by an executor or administrator. Blackstone.

Syn.

– Desolation; ravage; waste; havoc; destruction; ruin; overthrow.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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