Devastator: meaning, definitions and examples

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devastator

 

[ ˈdevəˌsteɪtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.