n. The act of desolating; destruction or expulsion of inhabitants; devastation; a laying waste.n. A desolate place; a waste, devastated, or lifeless place or region.n. A desolate or desolated condition or state; destruction; ruin.n. Personal affliction; the state of being desolate or forsaken; sadness.n. Synonyms Ravage.n. 3 and Misery, wretchedness, gloom.