lay waste to

Other forms: laying waste to

Definitions of lay waste to
  1. verb
    cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
    “The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion”
    synonyms: desolate, devastate, ravage, scourge, waste
    see moresee less
    types:
    ruin
    reduce to ruins
    type of:
    destroy, ruin
    destroy completely; damage irreparably
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘lay waste to'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family