adjective

vernichtend

devastating

The German word "vernichtend" can be translated to English as "devastating" or "destructive." It is derived from the verb "vernichten," which means "to annihilate" or "to destroy." Related words with the same origin include "Vernichtung" (annihilation) and "vernichter" (destroyer). Similar words in German with a similar meaning include "verheerend" and "zerstörerisch."

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Examples

Die Niederlage war vernichtend.adjective

The defeat was devastating.

Die Kritik war vernichtend für sein Selbstbewusstsein.adjective

The criticism was devastating for his self-confidence.

Die Kritik war vernichtend.adjective

The criticism was devastating.

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