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Etymology
From Dutch verwoesten, from Middle Dutch verwoesten. Compare German verwüsten.
Pronunciation
Verb
verwoes (present verwoes, present participle verwoestende, past participle verwoes)
- to destroy; to devastate
Die huis is deur die sware brand heeltemal verwoes.- The house was entirely devastated by the heavy fire.
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