Devastator: meaning, definitions and examples
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devastator
[ ˈdevəˌsteɪtər ]
war machine
A devastator is a powerful military weapon or war machine designed to cause destruction and devastation on a large scale. It is often used in warfare to crush enemy forces and infrastructure.
Synonyms
annihilator, destroyer, exterminator
Examples of usage
- The enemy deployed a devastator to obliterate the city defenses.
- The devastator unleashed its firepower, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
person
In informal slang, a devastator can refer to a person who causes extreme emotional or psychological harm to others. This term is often used to describe someone who leaves a trail of emotional destruction in their relationships.
Synonyms
emotional wreck, heartbreaker, relationship destroyer
Examples of usage
- She was devastated by the actions of the emotional devastator in her life.
- He earned the nickname 'heartbreak devastator' for his destructive impact on relationships.
Translations
Translations of the word "devastator" in other languages:
🇵🇹 devastador
🇮🇳 विनाशक
🇩🇪 Verwüster
🇮🇩 penghancur
🇺🇦 спустошувач
🇵🇱 dewastator
🇯🇵 壊滅者 (かいめつしゃ)
🇫🇷 dévastateur
🇪🇸 devastador
🇹🇷 yıkıcı
🇰🇷 파괴자 (파괴자)
🇸🇦 مدمر
🇨🇿 ničitel
🇸🇰 devastátor
🇨🇳 毁灭者 (huǐmièzhě)
🇸🇮 opustoševalec
🇮🇸 eyðileggjandi
🇰🇿 қираушы
🇬🇪 გამანადგურებელი
🇦🇿 dəhşətli
🇲🇽 devastador
Etymology
The term 'devastator' originates from the Latin word 'devastare', meaning 'lay waste'. It first appeared in English in the 15th century, initially used to describe a person who causes destruction or ruin. Over time, the term evolved to encompass military weaponry designed for mass destruction. The concept of a devastator as a war machine gained prominence during the World Wars, with the development of powerful military technology.
See also: devastated, devastating, devastatingly, devastation, devastative.