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Synonyms for devastating
ˈdɛv əˌsteɪ tɪŋdev·as·tat·ing

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  1. annihilating, devastating, witheringadjective

    making light of

    "afire with annihilating invective"; "a devastating portrait of human folly"; "to compliments inflated I've a withering reply"- W.S.Gilbert

    Synonyms:
    withering, annihilative, annihilating, crushing

    Antonyms:
    constructive, respectful

  2. annihilative, annihilating, devastating, witheringadjective

    wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction

    "possessing annihilative power"; "a devastating hurricane"; "the guns opened a withering fire"

    Synonyms:
    withering, annihilative, annihilating, crushing

    Antonyms:
    constructive, respectful

  3. crushing, devastatingadjective

    physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination

    "a crushing blow"; "a crushing rejection"; "bone-crushing"

    Synonyms:
    withering, annihilative, annihilating, crushing

    Antonyms:
    constructive, respectful

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How to use devastating in a sentence?

  1. Nicolas Cage:

    This is devastating news. Lisa had the greatest laugh of anyone I ever met. She lit up every room, and I am heartbroken, i find some solace believing she is reunited with her son Benjamin.

  2. Rob Bonta:

    Today's decision is a victory for public safety in California, gun violence is an epidemic in this country, but laws like our ban on large-capacity magazines are commonsense ways to prevent this violence, including devastating mass shootings.

  3. Eddie Redmayne:

    Similarly, there continues to be a hideous torrent of abuse towards trans people online and out in the world that is devastating.

  4. Mary Becker:

    It's a devastating event. He was a great person and he will be missed.

  5. Judy Weldon:

    It is a devastating blow to survivors and all the families, his whole ruling is terribly flawed.


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