devastate

yıkmak, tahrip etmek B2

to cause extensive physical destruction or ruin to something, especially a place or area

The hurricane devastated the coastal town last summer.

• After the bombing, the village was completely devastated.
• The wildfire quickly devastated the forest, turning trees to ash.
• Scientists warned that climate change could devastate fragile ecosystems worldwide.
• Historical records show that the invading army devastated entire regions, reshaping political borders.

• devastate a city · bir şehri yıkmak The earthquake devastated the city, leaving thousands homeless.
• devastate the landscape · manzarayı tahrip etmek Wildfires can devastate the landscape within a matter of hours.
• be devastated by sth The town was devastated by a sudden tornado.

sb: birisi · sth: bir şey

benzer: destroyruin

daha basit: damage

zıt: preserve

kahretmek, derinden sarsmak, perişan etmek C1

to cause someone to feel extreme emotional distress or shock

The announcement of the layoffs devastated the employees.

• She was devastated by the sudden death of her pet.
• When the team lost the championship, the fans felt devastated.
• The documentary's graphic images devastated viewers, sparking a national debate on animal rights.
• Scholars argue that the abrupt cultural shift devastated entire generations, leaving lasting psychological scars.

• devastated by news · haberden sarsılmış He was devastated by the news of his friend's accident.
• be devastated by sth She felt devastated by the unexpected rejection.

sb: birisi · sth: bir şey

benzer: shatteroverwhelm

daha basit: hurt

zıt: comfort