noun.
The act of desolating; destruction or expulsion of inhabitants; devastation; a laying waste.
noun.
A desolate place; a waste, devastated, or lifeless place or region.
noun.
A desolate or desolated condition or state; destruction; ruin.
noun.
Personal affliction; the state of being desolate or forsaken; sadness.
noun.
Synonyms Ravage.
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3 and Misery, wretchedness, gloom.