This is the 14002nd most frequent Swedish word.
ödelägger
"Ödelägger" means "to destroy" or "to ruin."
Here, 'ödelägger' is used to describe the destructive action of a storm damaging property.
Stormen ödelägger husen och trädgårdarna.
The storm is destroying the houses and gardens.
'ödelägger' refers to the severe impact and destruction caused by wars to heritage and lives.
Krigen ödelägger stadens kulturarv och dess invånares liv.
The wars are devastating the city's cultural heritage and the lives of its inhabitants.
In this sentence, 'ödelägger' metaphorically expresses the harm caused to opportunities due to environmental neglect.