devastate
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Two southeast Los Angeles cities proposed a sales tax increase to offset the financial impact of California’s blackjack ban, which officials said would devastate their local economies.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Spiking memory prices will devastate the electronics market this year, analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
What they uncovered would both shock and devastate Tyrone's family, who described his death as "horrific" and recalled Tyrone as being a "cuddly little baby bear".
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026
After all, this bill would devastate, or even effectively destroy, their businesses.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026
“It would devastate intelligence agencies across the globe,” he reasoned.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
Vocabulary lists containing devastate
List 5
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Divergent
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Tears of a Tiger
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
