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ravage

 

[ ˈrævɪdʒ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

destructive behavior

To cause severe and extensive damage or destruction.

Synonyms

destroy, devastate, ruin

Examples of usage

  • The hurricane ravaged the coastal town, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
  • The wildfires ravaged the forest, consuming everything in their path.
Context #2 | Noun

destructive effect

Destruction caused by violent action or natural forces.

Synonyms

damage, destruction, ruin

Examples of usage

  • The ravages of war are evident in the ruins of the city.
  • The ravage of the earthquake left many homeless and injured.

Translations

Translations of the word "ravage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 devastar

🇮🇳 तबाही

🇩🇪 verwüsten

🇮🇩 menghancurkan

🇺🇦 спустошувати

🇵🇱 spustoszyć

🇯🇵 荒らす

🇫🇷 ravager

🇪🇸 devastar

🇹🇷 harap etmek

🇰🇷 황폐화하다

🇸🇦 يدمر

🇨🇿 zpustošit

🇸🇰 spustošiť

🇨🇳 摧毁

🇸🇮 opustošiti

🇮🇸 eyðileggja

🇰🇿 қирау

🇬🇪 განადგურება

🇦🇿 viran etmək

🇲🇽 devastar

Word origin

The word 'ravage' originated from the Latin word 'rapere', meaning 'to seize or carry off by force'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to devastate or destroy'. The use of 'ravage' in English dates back to the 14th century, where it was used to describe the destructive effects of war and natural disasters.

See also: ravaging.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,739, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.