What is another word for devastating ?

environmentally unfriendly

Highly destructive or damaging

unfavorable^US

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“Freud credits himself with striking the third and most devastating blow to human narcissism.”

Adjective

Causing severe shock, distress, or grief

sombre^UK

somber^US

humourless^UK

humorless^US

agonized^US

agonised^UK

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“Her jaw dropped when she heard the devastating news that she would soon be laid off.”

Adjective

Vigorously effective and articulate

sulphurous^UK

sulfurous^US

savoury^UK

savory^US

fetid^US

colourful^UK

foetid^UK

flavoursome^UK

appetizing^US

flavorsome^US

appetising^UK

colorful^US

skeptical^US

sceptical^UK

flavourful^UK

accidentally on purpose

libellous^UK

libelous^US

rubbing the wrong way

oxidizing^US

calling a spade a spade

sombre^UK

somber^US

oxidising^UK

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“There was, arguably, no more devastating wit in the twentieth century than Winston Churchill.”

Adjective

Highly impressive

“It was, perhaps, the most devastating performance of his storied career.”

Adjective

Very physically attractive

“There was something alluring about this man, and it was more than just his devastating looks.”

Adjective

(of a period or situation) Conducive to hopelessness

unfavorable^US

sombre^UK

somber^US

humourless^UK

humorless^US

meagre^UK

meager^US

not quite the done thing

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Adjective

Characteristic of great power or forcefulness

terrorizing^US

terrorising^UK

knock-down-and-drag-out

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Adjective

Capable of, or intending to, murder or cause death

demoralized^US

demoralised^UK

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Adjective

Very great in amount, size, intensity or degree

beyond one's wildest dreams

marvellous^UK

marvelous^US

stirring

beyond the realm of reason

something to write home about

worth taking into account

out of all proportion

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Adjective

Causing a loss of energy or strength

like getting blood out of a stone

laboured^UK

labored^US

easier said than done

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Adjective

Of global consequence or importance

sombre^UK

somber^US

carrying a lot of weight

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Adjective

Causing worry, distress or anxiety

unfavorable^US

sombre^UK

somber^US

more than flesh and blood can stand

meagre^UK

meager^US

humourless^UK

humorless^US

gray^US

grey^UK

dishonoring^US

more than one can bear

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Adjective

not taking no for an answer

Having a marked effect or impact

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Adjective

Startling, surprising or shocking in an unexpected way

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Verb

wiping off the face of the earth

Present participle for destroy or ruin

leveling^US

levelling^UK

pulverising^UK

pulverizing^US

vaporising^UK

vaporizing^US

putting the kibosh on

vandalizing^US

vandalising^UK

destructing

overcoming

zapping

throwing a spanner in the works of

throwing a monkey wrench in the works of

cancelling^UK

canceling^US

wiping from the face of the earth

rendering ineffective

moonlight requisitioning

putting out of commission

dashing to pieces

putting a damper on

damaging beyond repair

making of no use or value

bringing about the downfall of

imperilling^UK

imperiling^US

putting the skids under

rustling

taking away

creating chaos

playing mischief with

putting out of action

throwing into confusion

causing confusion in

throwing into disorder

throwing into disarray

cutting a swath through

running onto the rocks

smashing to smithereens

destroying root and branch

removing all traces of

blocking out

wiping off face of earth

raining on someone's parade

besting

blowing apart

crushing to smithereens

taking someone's life

carrying off

bumping off

moving in for the kill

carbonising^UK

carbonizing^US

bringing someone to their knees

burning to the ground

burning to a crisp

reducing to ashes

knocking for six

having a negative impact on

having a negative effect on

abusing

treating sacrilegiously

prostituting

dishonoring^US

outraging

insulting

treating with disrespect

blaspheming against

making lose face

committing sacrilege against

knocking the stuffing out of

throwing cold water on

knocking something on the head

choking off

pouring cold water on

terminating with extreme prejudice

giving someone the works

bringing to screeching halt

sending to the gas chambers

sending to kingdom come

cauterizing^US

cauterising^UK

declaring null and void

declaring invalid

rendering null and void

going back on your word

licking

casting a shadow over

gaining the upper hand over

getting the upper hand over

prorogating

desisting

bringing to an untimely end

wiping the floor with

recessing

getting the better of

getting the upper hand

gaining ascendancy over

bringing to a conclusion

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“Well aware that North Korean missiles can devastate its cities, the Japanese are desperate for both a peaceful solution and American support.”

Verb

knocking the stuffing out of

Present participle for to overcome with mental or emotional stress

sweeping someone off their feet

hitting for six

taking your breath away

breaking someone's heart

stopping someone in their tracks

running circles around

setting someone back on their heels

scandalising^UK

completely surprising

hitting like ton of bricks

grossing out

raising someone's eyebrows

shaking out of your complacency

taking the wind out of your sails

hitting like a ton of bricks

taking someone's breath away

making someone scratch their head

causing to be at a stand

disorientating

bedazzling

boggling the mind

setting someone thinking

bothering

fascinating

messing with one's head

hypnotizing^US

hypnotising^UK

knocking over with feather

going to your head

balling up

muddying the waters

taking somebody's breath away

gobsmacking

mooning

daydreaming

boggling someone's mind

eluding

knocking over

springing on

throwing into a tizzy

filling with wonder

filling with amazement

snowing

springing something on

scaring someone out of their wits

putting the fear of God into

striking terror into

putting chill on

spooking

scaring the bejesus out of

scaring the pants off

chilling

throwing into a panic

throwing into a blue funk

frightening the life out of

putting the wind up

scaring the living daylights out of

burning up

getting in the way

making uneasy

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“We were devastated, and at first were unable to think about another dog.”

Verb

driving a nail into the coffin of

(usually of a disease or condition) Present participle for to affect adversely

exerting influence on

vandalizing^US

vandalising^UK

maltreating

playing merry hell with

discoloring^US

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Verb

bringing someone to their knees

Present participle for to dishearten or demoralize one's spirit

Verb

Present participle for to defeat completely

gaining a victory over

getting the better of

knocking for six

making mincemeat of

wiping the floor with

blowing out of the water

taking to the cleaners

pulverizing^US

pulverising^UK

marmalizing

giving someone a drubbing

giving someone a hiding

winning a resounding victory over

going one better than

running roughshod over

winning a victory over

pummelling^UK

giving someone a pasting

putting someone in their place

standing head and shoulders above

leaving standing

running circles around

throwing back in confusion

gaining the advantage over

getting the upper hand over

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Verb

tugging at your heartstrings

Present participle for to influence, usually emotionally

biasing^US

biassing^UK

deciding

exerting influence on

making an impression on

going to your head

turning someone's head

leaving an impression on

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Verb

hurting somebody's feelings

Present participle for inflict trauma

breaking the heart of

pushing the buttons of

bringing tears to your eyes

throwing cold water on

giving someone the blues

knocking the stuffing out of

making someone fed up

knocking sideways

pouring cold water on

breaking someone's heart

causing someone distress

tantalising^UK

tantalizing^US

nit-picking

getting on one's nerves

causing discomfort to

hurting the feelings of

harshing someone's mellow

bearing down

getting into a dither

carrying a heavy load

eating your heart out

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Verb

Present participle for browbeat, destroy with words

crucifying

harrowing

tormenting

leading someone a merry dance

inflicting anguish on

victimizing^US

victimising^UK

laboring^US

labouring^UK

tyrannizing^US

bending someone's ear

driving round the bend

getting on your nerves

getting in your hair

chivvying

tyrannising^UK

discriminating against

inflicting suffering on

breaking the heart of

playing cat and mouse

putting through wringer

driving bananas

rubbing salt in wound

making severe demands on

putting the squeeze on

giving the business

jumping on one's case

tantalising^UK

tantalizing^US

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Present participle for cause great suffering to

terrorising^UK

terrorizing^US

causing suffering to

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