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Ravaging: meaning, definitions and examples

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ravaging

 

[ ˈrævɪdʒɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

warfare

Cause severe and extensive damage to something. Engage in destructive behavior towards.

Synonyms

destroy, devastate, plunder, ruin

Examples of usage

  • The enemy troops were ravaging the countryside, burning villages and destroying crops.
  • The hurricane ravaged the coastal town, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.
Context #2 | Verb

nature

Violently destroy or damage something.

Synonyms

desolate, lay waste to, pillage, wreck

Examples of usage

  • The tornado ravaged the small town, tearing roofs off houses and uprooting trees.
  • The wildfire ravaged the forest, leaving behind a charred landscape.

Translations

Translations of the word "ravaging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 devastador

🇮🇳 विनाशकारी

🇩🇪 verheerend

🇮🇩 menghancurkan

🇺🇦 спустошливий

🇵🇱 niszczący

🇯🇵 壊滅的な

🇫🇷 dévastateur

🇪🇸 devastador

🇹🇷 yıkıcı

🇰🇷 파괴적인

🇸🇦 مدمر

🇨🇿 ničivý

🇸🇰 ničivý

🇨🇳 毁灭性的

🇸🇮 uničujoč

🇮🇸 eyðileggjandi

🇰🇿 құрту

🇬🇪 გამანადგურებელი

🇦🇿 məhvedici

🇲🇽 devastador

Etymology

The word 'ravaging' comes from the Middle English word 'ravishen', which means to seize or take away by force. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of causing extensive damage or destruction. The word is often used in the context of warfare or natural disasters, where the destructive force is particularly evident.

See also: ravage.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,436, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.