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Devestated

Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

Sense 1: (Verb) To completely ruin or destroy something or someone

Example sentence: The hurricane devastated the entire coastal region, leaving behind a path of destruction.

Sense 2: (Adjective) Feeling completely shocked, overwhelmed, or brokenhearted

Example sentence: The news of her father's sudden death left her devastated and unable to cope with the loss.

Local Usage: In local dialects or specific regions, "devestated" might be used to describe extreme disappointment or a devastating defeat.

Example sentence: The local football team was devestated after losing the championship game in the final minutes.