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Male celestial being in Hinduism
literature, Devas are also referred to as Suras and contrasted with their equally powerful but malevolent half-brothers, referred to as the Asuras. Devas, along
Deva_(Hinduism)
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up devas in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Devas may refer to: Devas Club, a club in south London Anthony Devas (1911–1958), British portrait painter
Devas
Type of celestial being
higher classes of deva. Devas can be degraded to humans or the beings in the three evil paths once they have consumed their merits. The devas fall into three
Deva_(Buddhism)
Topics referred to by the same term
Salaar Devas, in anime TV series Digimon Tamers Deva (1989 film), a Kannada romantic action film Deva (1995 film), a Tamil romantic action film Deva (2002
Deva
12 Japanese Buddhist gods, associated with directions
Twelve Devas (14th-/15th-century hanging scrolls) The Twelve Devas or Juniten (Japanese: 十二天, Jūniten or Japanese: 十二大天衆, Jūnidaitenju) are twelve Japanese
Twelve_Devas
Spiritual force
Theosophist Charles Webster Leadbeater, devas represent a separate evolution from that of humanity. The concept of devas as nature spirits was further developed
Deva_(theosophy)
Indian child actress
Deva Nandha is an Indian child actress who primarily appears in Malayalam and Tamil-language films. She began her acting career in 2019 and has since portrayed
Deva_Nandha
Indian film composer and singer
Devanesan Chokkalingam, more popularly known as Deva, is an Indian composer and singer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He has composed songs and
Deva_(composer)
Buddhist gods
heavenly kings are regarded as four of the Twenty Devas (二十諸天 Èrshí Zhūtiān) or the Twenty-Four Devas (二十四諸天 Èrshísì zhūtiān), a group of Buddhist dharmapalas
Four_Heavenly_Kings
Description of the universe in Buddhist texts
Vehapphala devas, monks, have a life-span of 500 eons. A run-of-the-mill person having stayed there, having used up all the life-span of those devas, goes
Buddhist_cosmology
Indian actor and filmmaker (b. 1973)
Prabhu Deva (born 3 April 1973) is an Indian dance choreographer, film director, producer and actor who has worked predominantly in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu
Prabhu_Deva
English youth club
The Devas Club for Young People (the Devas Institute until 1970) is a youth club in Battersea, south London, England, which provides sporting, educational
Devas_Club
Hindu legend
cursed Indra and all the devas to be bereft of all strength, energy, and fortune. In the battles following the incident, the devas were defeated, and the
Samudra_Manthana
Divine beings
types of devas in Buddhist scriptures include: the Brahma devas, Trāyastriṃśa devas, gandharvas (celestial musicians), and the Tuṣita devas. Various Indian
Buddhist_deities
Nectar of immortality in Hinduism and used as a metaphor in Buddhism
soma, the drink of the devas. Amrita plays a significant role in the Samudra Manthana, and is the cause of the conflict between devas and asuras competing
Amrita
Gajapati Emperor from 1467 to 1497
Purushottama Deva (Odia: ବୀରପ୍ରତାପ ପୁରୁଷୋତ୍ତମ ଦେବ) was the second ruler from the Suryavamsa Gajapati dynasty. His father Gajapati Kapilendra Deva chose him
Purushottama_Deva
Gods and goddesses in Hinduism
of Hindu mythology, both Devas and Devis feature in one of many cosmological theories in Hinduism. In Vedic literature, Devas and Devis represent the forces
Hindu_deities
Italian-French model and actress (born 2004)
Deva Cassel (born 12 September 2004) is an Italian-French model and actress. The daughter of Italian actress Monica Bellucci and French actor Vincent Cassel
Deva_Cassel
Second in the six heavens in Buddhist cosmology
between the devas and the asuras just as there is between the Æsir and the jötnar in Norse mythology. The chief of the Trāyastriṃśa devas is Śakra (Pāli:
Trāyastriṃśa
List of deities in Hinduism
earth for the restoration of dharma and cosmic order, for the sake of the devas and human beings. The most prominent of these incarnations are Rama and
List_of_Hindu_deities
Term used for heavenly beings in Jainism
among the fourth order of devas and not among the three lower orders, namely the Residential, the Peripatetic and the Stellar devas. Those practising restraint
Deva_(Jainism)
Municipality in Hunedoara, Romania
Deva (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈdeva] ; Hungarian: Déva, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈdeːvɒ]; German: Diemrich, Schlossberg, Denburg; Latin: Sargetia;)
Deva,_Romania
The Deva are a mythical people of Sri Lanka according to the Sanskrit epics. According to the Mahavamsa and Ramayana they lived among the Naga, Yakkha
Deva_people
Consort of Indra in Hindu mythology
Śacī) and Paulomi (Sanskrit: पौलोमी, IAST: Paulomī), is the queen of the devas in Hinduism. Described as tantalisingly beautiful, proud and kind, she is
Indrani
British painter (1911–1958)
Thomas Anthony Devas, known as Anthony, was born in Bromley in Kent, on 8 January 1911, the second of four children to Thomas Gronow Devas, the chairman
Anthony_Devas
Class of deities in Hinduism
dichotomy between devas is not evident in these hymns, and the devas are invoked together such as Mitra and Varuna. Though many devas are named in the
Visvedevas
(link) Devas on Romania Libera Archived 2011-11-05 at the Wayback Machine Devas international Tour 2011 Devas and Lucas Molina at Prima TV Devas la "Cireasa
Devas_(band)
2025 Indian film by Rosshan Andrrews
Deva is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Rosshan Andrrews, and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur under Roy Kapur Films. The
Deva_(2025_film)
Castle in Deva, Hunedoara County, Romania
The Fortress of Deva (Romanian: Cetatea Devei, Hungarian: Déva vára) is a fortress located in the city of Deva, Hunedoara County, Romania, on top of a
Fortress_of_Deva
Spiritual weapon or symbol in Dharmic religions
other devas, therefore, approached the sage, whom Indra had once beheaded, and asked him for his aid in defeating Vritra. Dadhichi acceded to the devas' request
Vajra
Hindu celestial abode of the gods
been built by the deity Tvashtar, the Vedic architect of the devas. The king of the devas, Indra, is the ruler of Svarga, ruling it with his consort, Indrani
Svarga
Asura in Hinduism
others and turned to violence, battling with the devas. Eventually, he gained the upper hand, and the devas were frightened of his evil might. Led by Indra
Vritra
Indic script used in the South Asia
number of Southeast Asian scripts. Devanāgarī is formed by combining the word deva (देव) with nāgarī (नागरी). Nāgarī is an adjective derived from nagara (नगर)
Devanagari
Son of Hindu god Indra
who appears in Hindu literature. He is the son of Indra, the king of the devas (gods), and his wife, Shachi (Indrani). He has a sister called Jayanti.
Jayanta
Abodes of the gods in Hindu Mythology
In Indian religions, a devaloka or deva loka is a plane of existence where gods aka devas exist. The deva lokas are usually described as places of eternal
Devaloka
2025 United States Supreme Court case
CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd. v. Antrix Corp. Ltd., 605 U.S. 223 (2025), is a Supreme Court case holding that federal courts may exercise personal jurisdiction
CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd. v. Antrix Corp. Ltd.
CC/Devas_(Mauritius)_Ltd._v._Antrix_Corp._Ltd.
Hindu temple in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India
great war between the Devas (gods) and Danavas (demons), in which the Danavas won. This was a major setback for Devas and hence Devas prayed to Shiva. Pleased
Omkareshwar_Temple
Gajapati emperor from 1434 to 1466
Kapilendra Deva (died 25 November 1466) was the founder of the Gajapati Empire that ruled parts of eastern and southern India with present-day Odisha as
Kapilendra_Deva
God in Jain religion
classified as:- Bhavanapatis – Devas dwelling in abodes Vyantaras – Intermediary devas Jyotiṣkas – Luminaries Vaimānikas – Astral devas The souls on account of
God_in_Jainism
Celestial musicians in Hinduism
gandharva is one of the lowest-ranking Devas in Buddhist cosmology. They are classed among the Cāturmahārājakāyika Devas, and are subject to the Great King
Gandharva
Noted writer in Kannada (1948–2013)
Ramachandra Deva (Ramachandrayya Deva) (22 March 1948 – 11 September 2013) was an Indian writer. Deva was born in Kote Mundugaru village in Karnataka
Ramachandra_Deva
King of Srivijava of Sailendra dynasty
Sri Deva was a king of Srivijaya Kingdom of Sailendra dynasty, who in 1028 CE sent an envoy to the Chinese Northern Song dynasty. In the chronicle History
Sri_Deva
Songs by Alka Yagnik
Mahaanta 1375 "Chule Chule" Laxmikant-Pyarelal Anand Bakshi solo 1376 "Deva O Deva" 1377 "Ek Taraf Akeli Mohabbat Hai" Mohammed Aziz 1378 "Lo Ji Suno Ji"
List of songs recorded by Alka Yagnik
List_of_songs_recorded_by_Alka_Yagnik
Roman fort built mid 70s AD
Deva Victrix, or simply Deva, was a legionary fortress and town in the Roman province of Britannia on the site of the modern city of Chester. The fortress
Deva_Victrix
Mythical beings in Indian religions
the Asura as "evil spirits, demons, and opponents of the [sky] gods" [the devas]. In this use of asura it connotes chaos-creating, malevolent, evil faction
Asura
Football stadium in Chester, England
Deva Stadium is an association football stadium which is the home of Chester F.C., the effective successor club to the liquidated Chester City. The stadium
Deva_Stadium
2023 Indian drama film
features debutant Mohit Agarwal, Priyanka Bose, Rahul Roy, Adhiraj Sharma, Devas Dikshit, Ruhani Sharma, Vibha Chibber, Sonal Jha, and Aanchal Goswami in
Agra_(2023_film)
Group of deities of Hinduism
terms of the Ashvins and the personified devas. One list based on Book 2 of the Aitereya Brahmana is: Devas personified: Indra (Shakra), Varuna, Mitra
Thirty-three_gods
Sage in Hinduism
revive devas due to the curse of Shukra's daughter, Devayani. Kacha is described to be the handsome son of Brihaspati. He is sent by the devas to Shukra's
Kacha_(sage)
Six sacred temples of Hindu deity Murugan
other celestial beings including the devas, and started a reign of tyranny in the three worlds. When the devas pleaded to Shiva for his assistance, he
Six_Abodes_of_Murugan
Indian masculine name
'god of devas') is an Indian masculine name. It literally translates to "god of the devas". It is an epithet of Krishna, Indra, and Shiva. Deva (देव in
Devesh
Dwarf avatar of Vishnu
to Vamana, 'the protector of the devas and the destroyer of the Asuras' (XLIII). Praised and Eulogised by the devas, Vamana agrees to attend the horse
Vamana
Hindu god of the Moon
the intervention of the Devas. Indra, the king of the Devas, threatened war to compel Chandra to return Tara. However, the Devas were divided in their opinions
Chandra
Buddhist god
lists as one of the guardian devas, specifically the Sixteen Devas (Chinese: 十六諸天; pinyin: Shíliù Zhūtiān), the Twenty Devas (Chinese: 二十諸天; pinyin: Èrshí
Marici_(Buddhism)
Sage in Hindu scriptures
tasked with slaying Indra. Indra and his devas waged war on Vrita and the asuras, and were defeated. The devas went to seek the aid of Vishnu. Vishnu revealed
Dadhichi
Prabhu Deva is an Indian dance choreographer, film director, producer and actor, who has worked in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada films. In
Prabhu_Deva_filmography
Indian socialist (1889–1956)
Acharya Narendra Deva (pronunciation; also Dev; 30 October 1889 – 19 February 1956) was one of the leading theorists of the Congress Socialist Party in
Narendra_Deva
2018 studio album by Deva Premal
Deva is a studio album by Deva Premal. The album received a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Age Album for the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. All tracks
Deva_(album)
Fossilized shell used in Vaishnava Hinduism
battle against their natural enemies, the devas, in which they won due to merit of Shankhachuda's virtue. The devas were subsequently driven out of Svarga
Shaligram
Buddhist pantheon of Japan
of Mikkyō devas which were originally Indian Hindu deities: Agni (Katen 火天) – Lord of Fire; Guardian of the South East, Part of Twelve Devas Brahmā (Bonten
Japanese_Buddhist_pantheon
Asura in Hinduism
medicinal herbs to revive the devas. Jalandhara acquiesced and hurled the mountain Drona into the ocean. Demoralised, the devas requested Vishnu for his aid
Jalandhara
Son of Ravana in the epic Ramayana
his wife. During the battle between the devas and Ravana, Indra, king of heavens accompanied by all other devas captured Ravana. To rescue his father,
Indrajit
Buddhist philosophical concept
Śuddhāvāsakāyika devas." The five Śuddhāvāsa worlds are: Akaniṣṭha or Akaniṭṭha (Sanskrit; Pali; Tibetan: འོག་མིན, Wylie: ’og min) – World of devas "equal in
Pure_abodes
Gajapati emperor from 1497 to 1540
Prataparudra Deva (Odia: ଗଜପତି ପ୍ରତାପରୁଦ୍ର ଦେବ) was the third Gajapati emperor of Odisha from the Suryavamsa Gajapati Empire founded by his grandfather
Prataparudra_Deva
Hindu god of rain, lightning, storm and weather
IPA: [in̪d̪rɐ]) is the Vedic god of weather, considered the king of the devas and the realm of Svarga in Hinduism. He is associated with the sky, lightning
Indra
Abode of Indra in Hinduism
realm of Indra, the king of the devas, in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It is also called Devapura, ‘city of the devas’ and Pūṣābhāsā, ‘sun-splendour’
Amaravati_(mythology)
Murugan Temple in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, India
other celestial beings including the devas, and started a reign of tyranny in the three worlds. When the devas pleaded to Shiva for his assistance, Murugan
Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur
Subramaniya_Swamy_Temple,_Tiruchendur
Group of three cities in Hindu History
demons attacked sages and the devas and shattered the peace of the worlds. Finally, when Indra and the rest of the devas despondently approached Brahma
Tripura_(mythology)
Indian maoist
Barsa Deva known by his nom de guerre Barsa Sukka or Devanna is a former Indian Maoist and Former Commander of the Battalion No.1, which contained the
Barsa_Deva
King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972
(Nepali: महेन्द्र वीर विक्रम शाह देव, romanized: Mahendra Vīra Vikrama Śāha Deva; 11 June 1920 – 31 January 1972), was King of Nepal from 13 March 1955 until
Mahendra_of_Nepal
Divine ocean in Hindu mythology
the devas and asuras churned the ocean, the poison halahala emerged from its depth and enveloped the universe with its poisonous fumes. The devas and
Kshira_Sagara
Hindu god of wealth
Japan, Northern, ISBN 978-8172112691, page 184 Twelve Heavenly Deities (Devas) Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Nara National Museum, Japan
Kubera
Divine serpent in Hindu mythology
the legend of Samudra Manthana. He is described to have allowed both the devas and the asuras to bind him to Mount Mandara, so that they could use him
Vasuki
2024 Indian film
Maniyanpilla Raju Productions. The film stars Saiju Kurup and child artist Deva Nandha in lead roles. The film released in theatres on 17 May 2024. The film
Gu_(film)
Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, India
shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams. According to Hindu mythology, the Devas worshipped Shiva at Thevur to rid themselves of the sin of killing Vruddhasura
Deva_Pureeswarar_Temple
Hindu deity representing ascending lunar node
Vishnu, started distributing amrita to the devas. However, one of the asuras, Svarbhanu, sat in the row of devas and drank the amrita. Surya and Chandra
Rahu
Indian music director of Tamil films
Srikanth Deva is an Indian music director of Tamil films. He made his debut as music director in the Tamil movie Doubles in 2000. He is the son of famous
Srikanth_Deva
Hindu observance
Tanmatras Tattva Supreme reality Brahman Nirguna Saguna Om Saccidānanda God Deva Devata Devi God and gender Ishvara Puruṣārtha (meaning of life) Artha Dharma
Nirjala_Ekadashi
Minor deity
Ganga. The Vaishnavites (who often translate deva as "demigod") cite various verses that speak of the devas' subordinate status. For example, the Rig Veda
Demigod
चातुर्महाराजकायिक; Pali: Cātummahārājika) heaven is the first world of the devas in Buddhist cosmology. The word Cāturmahārājakāyika refers to the Four Heavenly
Cāturmahārājakāyika
Heaven in Buddhism and Hinduism
day of the Tusita devas, their month has thirty of those days, their year twelve of those months; the lifespan of the Tusita devas is four thousand of
Tushita
Sage in Hindu scriptures
promised that only the devas would drink the nectar to regain their former power, so they could once again defeat the asuras. The devas took Vishnu's advice
Durvasa
Indian film director
Deva Katta is an Indian American film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. He directed movies such as Vennela (2005), Prasthanam (2010)
Deva_Katta
2023 Indian film
Baipan Bhari Deva (transl. Womanhood is Tough) is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Kedar Shinde and produced by Madhuri Bhosale ,
Baipan_Bhari_Deva
Race in Hindu mythology
[citation needed] a class of power-seeking beings that oppose the benevolent devas. They are often depicted as antagonists in Hindu scriptures, as well as
Rakshasa
Tortoise form of the Hindu god Vishnu
of sage Durvasa to the gods (devas), who lose to the asuras in battle and seek refuge in Vishnu. The asuras and the devas unite to churn the milk ocean
Kurma
Group of deities in Chinese Buddhism
Twenty-Four Devas (二十四諸天 Èrshísì Zhūtiān) in Lingyin Temple (靈隱寺 Língyǐnsì); Hangzhou, China The Twenty-Four Protective Deities or the Twenty-Four Devas (Chinese:
Twenty-Four Protective Deities
Twenty-Four_Protective_Deities
Chalukya king (r. 1559-1568 CE) from Odisha, India
Mukunda Deva or Mukunda Harichandana (1559-1568 A.D) was the founder of "Chalukya dynasty" in ancient Orissa (now Odisha). He traced his descent from the
Mukunda_Deva
2009 Indian film
Brahma Deva is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by V. S. Dharmalinga. The film stars Dr. Ram, Sanjay, Tejashree and Swati Verma. The
Brahma_Deva
Hindu hymn dedicated to Lakshmi
daityas and the danavas, together known as the asuras, defeated the devas. The devas fled to seek refuge in Brahma, who accompanied them to Kshira Sagara
Lakshmi_Stuti
Hindu goddess
wife of Brihaspati, the guru of Devas. As her husband spent most of his time with the problems and matters of Devas, she felt ignored by her husband
Tara_(Hindu_goddess)
2025 soundtrack album by Vishal Mishra and Jakes Bejoy
Deva is a soundtrack album to 2025 Hindi action thriller film of the same name directed by Rosshan Andrrews, starring Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde in
Deva_(soundtrack)
Name list
Deva is the name of: Deva (composer) (born 1950), Indian film composer and singer Дeva (born 2000), Hungarian singer-songwriter Phraya Songsuradet (born
Deva_(name)
Aspect of Buddhist cosmology
more pleasurable life than humans, but they are plagued by envy for the Devas, whom they can see just as animals can see humans. The Manuṣya domain (also
Desire_realm
Hindu god of victory and war
his quest to rule the three worlds, he expelled the devas from Svarga. Indra, the king of devas, devised a scheme to disrupt Shiva's meditation and beguile
Kartikeya
Hindu mythological conflict
and the devas, allied with the yakshas, while Soma was assisted by Shukra and the daityas, allied with the danavas. Led by Rudra,[6] the devas assaulted
Tarakamaya_War
Bovine asura slain by the goddess Durga
"buffalo demon". As an asura, Mahishasura waged war against the devas, as the devas and asuras were perpetually in conflict. Mahishasura had gained the
Mahishasura
Hindu goddess of enchantment, the only female avatar of Vishnu
of Milk. The Devas and the Asuras fight over its possession. The Asuras contrive to keep the Amrita for themselves, angering the Devas. Vishnu, wise
Mohini
Indian politician
Deva Varaprasad is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He is a member of Janasena Party. He has been elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly
Deva_Varaprasad
2024 Indian TV series or programme
Sebagai Mala Prasad Govind Pandey Sushil Pandey as Gendalal Mahesh Chandra Deva as Inspector Chobey Neeta Satnani as Lady Doctor Grace Cyril of Times Now
Thukra_Ke_Mera_Pyaar
DEVAS
DEVAS
Girl/Female
Tamil
Devasri | தேவரà¯à®·à®¿
A God like saint. Devarshee was used for naradmuni because he was the son of Brahma and was the saint of Vishnu Bhagwan, Goddess Lakshmi
Devasri | தேவரà¯à®·à®¿
Boy/Male
Hindu
Blessing of God
Boy/Male
Hindu
One who conquered devas
Boy/Male
Tamil
Devasenapati | தேவாஸேநாபதீ
Lord Murugan
Devasenapati | தேவாஸேநாபதீ
Boy/Male
Hindu
Teacher of devas, Jupiter, Guru planet
Girl/Female
Tamil
Devasmitha | தேவாஸà¯à®®à®¿à®¤à®¾
With a devine smile
Devasmitha | தேவாஸà¯à®®à®¿à®¤à®¾
Girl/Female
Tamil
Devashree | தேவாஷà¯à®°à¯€
Goddess Lakshmi, Divine beauty
Devashree | தேவாஷà¯à®°à¯€
Boy/Male
Hindu
Teacher of the God, Sage of the devas
Boy/Male
Tamil
Devashish | தேவாஷீஷ
Blessing of God
Devashish | தேவாஷீஷ
Girl/Female
Tamil
Devasree | தேவாஷà¯à®°à¯€
Goddess Lakshmi, Divine beauty
Devasree | தேவாஷà¯à®°à¯€
Girl/Female
Tamil
Devasena | தேவஸேநா
Lord subramanians wife
Devasena | தேவஸேநா
Girl/Female
Indian
Goddess Lakshmi, Divine beauty
Girl/Female
Indian
Goddess Lakshmi, Divine beauty
Boy/Male
Hindu
Teacher of devas, Jupiter, Guru planet
Boy/Male
Hindu
Teacher of the God, Sage of the devas
Girl/Female
Indian
Lord subramanians wife
Girl/Female
Indian
A God like saint. Devarshee was used for naradmuni because he was the son of Brahma and was the saint of Vishnu Bhagwan, Goddess Lakshmi
Boy/Male
French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Swedish
Devastator; Great Warrior; Tree Cutter; Feller
Boy/Male
Indian
Forever victorious, Ever victorious, One who has conquered the devas
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord Murugan
DEVAS
DEVAS
Boy/Male
Indian
Good Conscious
Surname or Lastname
English (Somerset)
English (Somerset) : unexplained.Probably an altered spelling of German Becke, a variant of Beck.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Son of Lord surya(sun, Horse rider (Son of Sun God)
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Purdy.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Worship
Male
Japanese
(明彦) Japanese name AKIHIKO means "bright prince."
Boy/Male
Muslim
Refuge
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Mythological, Traditional
Son of Gouri; Ganesha
Boy/Male
Tamil
Nature, Warm cloth, Victorious
Girl/Female
American, British, English, French, Hebrew
Full of Grace; Favor; Grace; Variant of Anne Favor
DEVAS
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n.
Wide and general destruction; devastation; waste.
n.
A laying waste; waste; depopulation; devastation.
v. t.
To devastate.
v.
That which is wasted or desolate; a devastated, uncultivated, or wild country; a deserted region; an unoccupied or unemployed space; a dreary void; a desert; a wilderness.
n.
To lay waste by force; to desolate by violence; to commit havoc or devastation upon; to spoil; to plunder; to consume.
v. t.
To devastate; to destroy; to lay waste.
n.
The pillage or plunder, as of a town or city; the storm and plunder of a town; devastation; ravage.
v. t.
To plunder or pillage, as a town or city; to devastate; to ravage.
a.
To bring to ruin; to devastate; to desolate; to destroy.
v.
The act of wasting, or the state of being wasted; a squandering; needless destruction; useless consumption or expenditure; devastation; loss without equivalent gain; gradual loss or decrease, by use, wear, or decay; as, a waste of property, time, labor, words, etc.
p. a.
Swarming and devastating like locusts.
n.
Specifically, the disease known as the plague; hence, any contagious or infectious epidemic disease that is virulent and devastating.
n.
The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.
imp. & p. p.
of Devastate
n.
Devastation; waste.
n.
Desolation by violence; violent ruin or destruction; devastation; havoc; waste; as, the ravage of a lion; the ravages of fire or tempest; the ravages of an army, or of time.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Devastate
n.
The severe persecution of French Protestants under Louis XIV., by an armed force, usually of dragoons; hence, a rapid and devastating incursion; dragoonade.
n.
One who, or that which, devastates.
a.
Desolate; devastated; stripped; bare; hence, dreary; dismal; gloomy; cheerless.