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devastation Synonyms

Another word for devastation

Choosing another word for devastation depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Great and widespread destruction or damage.

Usage Example

"Rescue teams surveyed the widespread destruction left behind by the coastal hurricane."

Strongest
destruction
ruin
havoc
Strong
desolation
wreckage
ravages
annihilation
obliteration
ruination

• noun (Context 2)

A state of overwhelming shock, grief, or emotional distress.

Usage Example

"She felt a profound sense of grief after learning that the historic community center had burned down."

Strongest
grief
heartbreak
Strong
anguish
despair
distress
shock
sorrow

Opposites of devastation

The opposite of devastation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

preservation
elation
restoration
euphoria
reconstruction
construction
joy
conservation
See all opposites of devastation

• Nearby Words

devastated
devastating
devastatingly
devastation
devastator
devein
develop

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Devastation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/devastation
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