Meaning of the German Word "Verwüsten"

verwüsten
ravage

To cause great damage to something.

Example Sentence

Die Krankheit verwüstete weiterhin die Bevölkerung.

Other Meanings of This Word

To destroy or ruin something completely.

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To seize or carry off violently.

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Definition: To cause great damage to something.

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What is the CEFR level of the word "verwüsten"?

C1

What grammatical category does "verwüsten" have?

Verb

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