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devourment

/dɪˈvɔːrmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does devourment mean?

noun

The act of devouring or consuming something, often in large quantities. A state of being completely consumed or overwhelmed by something.

Example

"The devourment of the company's resources led to its eventual bankruptcy."

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