dévaster

Definitions of dévaster
  1. verb
    reduce to ruins
    synonyms: mettre en ruine
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    type of:
    détruire
    cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
  2. verb
    smash or break forcefully
    synonyms: saccager
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    type of:
    détruire
    destroy completely; damage irreparably
  3. verb
    cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
    synonyms: détruire
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    types:
    mettre en ruine
    reduce to ruins
    type of:
    détruire
    destroy completely; damage irreparably
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