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devour
This word conveys a sense of intense, uncontrolled consumption. Whether applied to food, literature, or emotion, it suggests a speed and hunger that borders on the aggressive or obsessive, leaving nothing behind. When used in the context of fire or disaster, it implies a relentless and unstoppable force of destruction. In emotional contexts, it describes a psychological state where a single feeling, such as grief or ambition, completely dominates a person's identity and mental space.
Meanings
To eat food quickly and greedily.
"The starving hikers devoured the entire meal in minutes."
To consume or destroy something completely and rapidly, often by fire.
"The massive forest fire devoured everything in its path."