Historical Catastrophes

noun an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster

• The earthquake brought about a great calamity to the region, causing widespread destruction.
• The flood was a total calamity, we had water everywhere in the house.
• The party was a calamity, nothing went as planned and it was a disaster.
• Her failed business venture was a calamity, leaving her in financial ruin.

verb to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction

• The town was ravaged by a devastating tornado, leaving many homes destroyed.
• The forest fire ravaged through the park, causing a lot of damage.
• The party last night completely ravaged my energy levels, I'm so tired today.
• Her heart was ravaged by the betrayal of her closest friend.

noun a situation in which something is completely destroyed or eliminated

verb to completely destroy or eliminate something

• The government is working to wipe out corruption in the highest levels of power.
• I need to wipe out all the junk food in my pantry and start eating healthier.
• That new video game is so addicting, I can't stop playing until I wipe out all the levels.
• The tsunami wiped out entire villages along the coast, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake.