Devastating famine Synonyms

Definitions for Devastating


  • (adjective) causing or tending to cause destruction
  • (adjective) wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
  • (adjective) physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination

Definitions for Famine


  • (noun) a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
  • (noun) a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death
  • (noun) an acute insufficiency