1. (大面积的严重)毁坏，破坏
Devastation is severe and widespread destruction or damage.

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

Synonym: destruction

2. plundering with excessive damage and destruction

Synonym: ravaging

3. an event that results in total destruction

Synonym: desolation

4. the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed

e.g. her departure left him in utter devastation

5. the state of being decayed or destroyed

Synonym: desolation