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dev·as·tat·ing [ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ] ADJ

1. devastating (destructive):

devastating
uničujoč
devastating
usoden

2. devastating fig inf smile:

devastating (positively overwhelming)
presenetljiv
devastating (positively overwhelming)
nalezljiv
devastating (negatively)
pretresljiv

dev·as·tate [ˈdevəsteɪt] VB trans

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In addition to the floods, the rains triggered devastating landslides in the deforested hills on which the city is built.
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Historically, the storm surges from the gulf had caused over 300 floods in the city, several of which had a massive devastating effect.
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After successful chains of attacks, the number increases with more devastating moves now available.
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His three opponents use the opportunity to deal devastating blows to him.
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For these women, who were not even allowed to look out of windows, such a fate was psychologically as well as economically devastating.
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However, the phylloxera pest unexpectedly struck in 1989, devastating the vineyards and reducing production by 60% over the next five years.
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To make matters worse, a fire in 1941 destroyed 11 buildings, devastating the town's financial heart.
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Participating early on in a large market downswing has been shown to be devastating to the success of long term retirement, for example.
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They can also summon fire or acid from the sky and cause devastating damage to their foes.
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From here, plagues spread virulently through the jungle, devastating many other cities.
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