devouring

verb

1
To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.
2
To rapidly destroy, engulf, or lay waste.
“The fire was devouring the building.”
3
To take in avidly with the intellect or with one's gaze.
“She intended to devour the book.”
4
To absorb or engross the mind fully, especially in a destructive manner.
“After the death of his wife, he was devoured by grief.”

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