Devastating
Devastating adjective - Causing or tending to cause destruction.
Desolate is a synonym for devastating. In some cases you can use "Desolate" instead the word "Devastating" as a verb or an adjective.
Desolate
Desolate adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Devastating is a synonym for desolate. Sometimes you can use "Devastating" instead an adjective "Desolate".
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