devastate
How many syllables in devastate?
There are 3 syllables in the word devastate.How to pronounce devastate:
Definition of devastate:
- devastate:
- The past tense of Devastate is devastated.
Synonyms for devastate:
desolate
destroy
lay waste to
ravage
scourge
waste
Antonyms for devastate:
add
adorn
aid
allow
amend
approve
assist
assuage
augment
balance
be glad
bear
beautify
begin
bless
boost
build
build up
calm
calm down
care for
cheer
clean
close
clothe
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