devest in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

Devest (verb): to deprive or strip someone of something essential or valuable, often causing emotional or financial distress.

The sudden economic downturn could devest many families who rely on stable incomes.
Her decision to end their partnership would devest him, as he had invested so much emotionally.
The loss of the ancient forest may devest the local wildlife population and disrupt the ecosystem.
When the storm hit the coastal town, it threatened to devest the homes of countless residents.
The shocking news was enough to devest the community, leaving everyone in a state of disbelief.
The sudden loss of their home seemed to devest them emotionally and financially.
Hearing the news of her friend's passing served to devest him in a way he never expected.
The economic downturn could potentially devest many small businesses in the area.
Witnessing the destruction caused by the storm began to devest the entire community.
The heartbreaking film left the audience feeling utterly devested by the end credits.