Synonyms: devastate
Definition: overwhelm or overpower
Usage: He was devastated by his grief when his son died
Similar words: sweep over, overtake, overwhelm, overcome, overpower, whelm
Definition: overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
Synonyms: desolate, devastate, scourge, lay waste to, ravage, waste
Definition: cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
Usage: The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion
Definition: destroy completely; damage irreparably
Usage: You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!; The tears ruined her make-up