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devastated

Definition for devastated

adjective as in finished

adjective as in overwhelmed

Strongest matches

affected, moved, overpowered

Strong matches

repulsed, upset, vanquished, worsted

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Example Sentences

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"It really devastated and shocked me," he says.

From BBC

"The people of Gaza cannot bear that. They are devastated, exhausted, desperate and hopeless," he said.

From BBC

Not all communities devastated by wildfire have struggled the same, the Times analysis shows.

Both devastated neighborhoods and fire survivors face an unpredictable future that, given the recent intensity of wildfires in California, many more areas will have to face.

She told the Guardian she was left devastated after experiencing a miscarriage but was advised by a doctor that she would be able to honour her performance schedule.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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