lay waste to

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) To completely destroy, devastate, or ruin something, typically over a wide area, rendering it desolate or unusable. Usage This verb phrase is used to describe an action that causes severe, widespread, and often deliberate destruction. It implies a thorough and devastating impact, leaving the affected area in a state of ruin. It is typically used in formal, literary,...