devastating

a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause

a marked effect or influence

a result or effect of an action or condition, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant

extremely shocking or upsetting information about recent events

a violent or aggressive act against a person or place

a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over a wide area

a sudden event that has a damaging effect

an overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines, esp. over what is normally dry land

the fact or process of losing someone or something

a natural or man-made event causing great damage or loss of life

severe physical harm or damage to someone's body

a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow

a disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind that is very severe

an instance of losing a battle or contest

a detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory, that is highly damaging

the number of deaths, casualties, or damage resulting from an event

a sudden violent shaking of the ground, causing great destruction

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time

a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water

extreme scarcity of food, causing widespread suffering and death

an impressively powerful or skillful performance or show

a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime, or something that serves to condemn or severely criticize