Antonyms for devastationdev·as·ta·tion

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1. • Deterioration
   • Feeling
   • Plundering
   • Ruin
   • Termination

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1. devastation, desolationnoun

   the state of being decayed or destroyed

   Synonyms:
   forlornness, bareness, loneliness, bleakness, nakedness, desolation, ravaging, destruction

2. devastationnoun

   the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed

   "her departure left him in utter devastation"

   Synonyms:
   destruction, ravaging, desolation

3. devastation, desolationnoun

   an event that results in total destruction

   Synonyms:
   forlornness, bareness, loneliness, bleakness, nakedness, desolation, ravaging, destruction

4. ravaging, devastationnoun

   plundering with excessive damage and destruction

   Synonyms:
   destruction, ravaging, desolation

5. destruction, devastationnoun

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

   Synonyms:
   end, death, desolation, wipeout, ravaging, destruction, demolition

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1. devastationnoun

   Synonyms:
   desolation, sacking, despoliation, ravage, havoc

How to use devastation in a sentence?

1. Crisis Center:

   The enormous devastation caused by the floods is gradually being revealed and clean-up operations have begun, with the help of many volunteers.

2. Tom Goodhead:

   Driven by concern for declining revenues amidst the falling market price of iron ore, the company took risks, increased production and turned a blind eye to dangers that ultimately claimed lives and destroyed communities, bHP was woefully negligent in its duty of care and the damages sought are entirely commensurate with the devastation the company has wrought....

3. Mike Pompeo:

   This was an Iranian attack, it's not the case that you can subcontract out the devastation of five percent of the world's global energy supply and think that you can absolve yourself of responsibilities.

4. Pravin Pokharel:

   It is total devastation out there, nothing except the snow, ice and rocks are seen in the valley.

5. Medaria Arradondo:

   I am absolutely sorry for the pain, devastation and trauma Mr. Floyd's death has left on Philonise Floyd family, Philonise Floyd loved ones, Minneapolis and the world.

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