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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