Ravage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹævɪd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Ravage is a verb meaning (transitive) To devastate, destroy or lay waste to something.
Meaning
(transitive) To devastate, destroy or lay waste to something.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To pillage or plunder destructively; to sack.
- (intransitive) To wreak destruction.
- Grievous damage or havoc.
- Depredation or devastation.
- (slang) To have vigorous sexual intercourse with.
- (slang) To rape.
Example Sentences
the ravages of time
the ravage of a lion
the ravages of an army
the ravages of fire or tempest
Word Forms
- ravages
- ravaging
- ravaged
Synonyms for ravage
Depending on context, synonyms include annihilate, obliterate, ravel, destroy, aerosolize, atomize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include devastate, waste, harry, desolate, destroy, hurt.
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