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Be devoured by something

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Physical Consumption

This phrase often describes animals or insects eating something quickly and completely.

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The picnic was devoured by ants within minutes.
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Intensity

Use to emphasize the thoroughness and speed of eating. Indicates that nothing or very little was left.

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Within seconds, the cake was devoured by the hungry children.
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Destructive Force

When paired with 'flames', it conveys destruction by fire, like in a fire disaster.

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The ancient manuscripts were devoured by the flames.
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