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Meaning of devastator
A person or thing that causes severe damage or destruction.
Etymology of devastator
The word "devastator" originates from the Latin words "de" meaning "from" or "away" and "vastare" meaning "to lay waste", with the suffix "-ator" indicating a person or thing that performs the action of the verb.
Historically, the term has been used to describe people, events, or things that cause widespread destruction, and its usage has evolved over time to include various contexts, such as war, natural disasters, and environmental degradation.
Synonyms
destroyer
annihilator
ruiner
wrecker
demolisher
ravager
plunderer
pillager
despoiler
spoiler
vandal
marauder
predator
attacker
aggressor
invader
conqueror
subjugator
oppressor
tyrant
tormentor
afflicter
scourge
bane
nemesis
curse
blighter
spoiler
harrier
harasser
pest
nuisance
menace
threat
danger
peril
hazard
risk
destroyer
devastator
ruination
demolition
destruction
demolitionist
destroyer
dismantler
ransacker
sacker
looter
robber
bandit
brigand
freebooter
buccaneer
pirate
privateer
corsair
Definitions
- A person or thing that causes severe damage or destruction, especially one that destroys a place or system completely.
- A machine or device designed to cause destruction, especially a type of robot or vehicle.
Usage Examples
- The hurricane was a devastator, leaving a trail of destruction and debris in its wake.
- The new policy has been a devastator for the local economy, causing widespread job losses and business closures.
- The invading army was a devastator, razing cities and towns to the ground.
Antonyms
preserver
protector
defender
guardian
saver
rescuer
restorer
rebuilder
revitalizer
rejuvenator
healer
helper
benefactor
beneficent
benevolent
kind
gentle
mild
moderate
calming
soothing
peaceful
tranquil
serene
creator
builder
constructor
maker
producer
generator
originator
founder
establisher
installer