Verwüstung — meaning in English
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English meaning
- desolation noun A state of complete emptiness or ruin, often after destruction.
- devastation noun Widespread destruction, or the state of having been destroyed.
- havoc noun Widespread destruction, chaos, or disorder.
- ravage verb To cause severe damage or destruction to something.
Senses
Verwüstung is used for these senses in English:
- desolation The act of desolating or laying waste; destruction of inhabitants; depopulation.
- desolation The state of being desolated or laid waste
- devastation The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.
- havoc Widespread devastation and destruction.
- ravage Depredation or devastation.
desolation — full definition
- noun A state of complete emptiness or ruin, often after destruction.
- noun A deep feeling of sadness and hopelessness.