Devastate and Shell

Devastate

Devastate verb - To bring destruction to (something) through violent action.

Shell and devastate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shell" instead a verb "Devastate".

Shell

Shell verb - To use bombs or artillery against.
Usage example: the enemy shelled the city for days without letup
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Synonyms for Shell

Devastate and shell are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Devastate" instead a verb "Shell".

Nearby Words: shelling, shelled

Common collocations

mind devastate mind shell mind
life devastate life shell life
family devastate family shell family
area devastate area shell area
Other words: portion, base, army, nothing, forces, buildings, cities.
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