Definition of ravage in English:

ravage

verb ˈravɪdʒˈrævɪdʒ

[with object]

Cause severe and extensive damage to.
the hurricane ravaged southern Florida
Example sentencesExamples
- Two kings lost their thrones and the country was periodically ravaged by civil war.
- In 1390 a great plague ravaged the country.
- In those days, Europe was periodically ravaged by plagues.
- His squad were ravaged by injury, although he didn't seek to use this as an excuse.
- During these years, both sides ravaged the countryside in an attempt to starve the enemy.
- But in an economy ravaged by two decades of war, jobs are scarce.
- The Guru's tender body was ravaged by the disease.
- But not even Ricky Williams could prosper behind this line, ravaged by injuries and inconsistent play.
- Once regarded as the economic miracle of West Africa, his country is ravaged by civil war.
- Nothing actually stopped this Viking invasion until 892, when pestilence so ravaged the army that they finally dispersed.
- Bush was expected to arrive in Florida today to tour areas ravaged by hurricane Ivan.
- Rabies so ravaged the population that there were very few raccoons left.
- Hurricane Ivan is also widely expected to hit the already ravaged State of Florida.
- After the British evacuated, patriots returned to ruined properties and a city ravaged by fires.
- Thus Demons found their way into the world, and great magic ravaged the lands.
- She has just begun chemotherapy and her immune system is so ravaged that the most innocuous virus could kill her.
- The trees will be planted in small natural openings and areas ravaged by fires or logging.
- Henan is one of the provinces most ravaged by HIV / AIDS in China.
- Darkness unleashed, it ravaged the land, destroying everything in its path.
- Britain tried to implement various formulas to bring independence to a land ravaged by violence.
Synonyms
lay waste, devastate, ruin, leave in ruins, destroy, wreak havoc on, leave desolate, level, raze, demolish, wipe out, wreck, damage
pillage, plunder, harry, maraud, ransack, sack, loot
literary despoil, rape
archaic spoil, havoc
rare depredate, spoliate
devastated, ruined, wrecked, desolate
war-torn, battle-scarred

noun ˈravɪdʒˈrævɪdʒ

ravages

1The destructive effects of something.
his face had withstood the ravages of time
Example sentencesExamples
- It's even less fair to airbrush a 60-year-old celebrity and present her as someone who's managed to avoid the ravages of time.
- Even the English king Edward I failed to escape the ravages of foot-and-mouth.
- Who, amongst us, is invulnerable to the ravages of disease?
- Every living creature, including plants, must contend with the ravages of diseases and parasites.
- He had endured the ravages of cancer bravely and patiently till the end.
- The only way to escape the ravages of the plague is to find a place the zombies can't reach.
- Unfortunately for him, icons are not supposed to succumb to the ravages of age.
- Hinduism has survived the ravages of thousands of years in spite of its own inherent weaknesses.
- And one more thing, how come that Scotland and Wales escape the worst ravages of Global warming?
- No business is spared the ravages of these elements.
- When Pensacola suffered the ravages of a fire, the French again sent relief.
- Did it all just fall apart, ruined by the ravages of time and neglect?
- The granite base is intact, and has withstood the constant ravages of time.
- No more than a shell, it sits almost apologetically, ruined by the ravages of time.
- Back in 1992, my brother was hospitalized, his body wracked by the ravages of AIDS.
- Younger women are also not immune to the ravages of this disease.
- I prayed that they might be spared the ravages of Ebola epidemics.
- How about a storage system that can withstand the ravages of constant change?
- Almost miraculously, these structures were spared the ravages of the 1906 earthquake.
- Has the Ark, or some of it, survived the ravages of time in some form?
Synonyms
damaging effects, ill effects, scars
1. 1.1 Acts of destruction.
  the ravages committed by man
  Example sentencesExamples
  Countless multitudes suffer the ravages of war in Somalia.
  While Sitka spruce can withstand the ravages inflicted by deer, other species are not so hardy.
  Eventually, though, nature's sudden ravages are repaired, a little bit at a time.
  One simple problem is that there is nothing funny about the ravages of war.
  Few expected the ravages of war, and none expected the deprivation of imprisonment.
  Nature repairs her ravages - repairs them with her sunshine and with human labour.
  Synonyms
  acts of destruction, destruction, damage, devastation, ruin, havoc, depredation(s), wreckage
  literary rape

Derivatives

ravager

noun

The horrific horsemen stampeded onto the tribe as if they were the ravagers from Hell itself.
Example sentencesExamples
- God may easily put an end to that mad ravager's deeds.
- On my way to see the Viking ships in Oslo, the guide emphasised that the Vikings were not the ravagers and looters of myth but influential adventurers who created elegant artefacts.
- I should just come home and help clean up the damage done by the ravagers.
- Let not this age be remembered by those who will come after us as an age where killers of the innocent and ravagers of the weak reigned terror upon the world.

Origin

Early 17th century: from French ravager, from earlier ravage, alteration of ravine 'rush of water'.

Rhymes

savage

Definition of ravage in US English:

ravage

verbˈrævɪdʒˈravij

[with object]

Cause severe and extensive damage to.
fears that a war could ravage their country
Example sentencesExamples
- But in an economy ravaged by two decades of war, jobs are scarce.
- She has just begun chemotherapy and her immune system is so ravaged that the most innocuous virus could kill her.
- Nothing actually stopped this Viking invasion until 892, when pestilence so ravaged the army that they finally dispersed.
- His squad were ravaged by injury, although he didn't seek to use this as an excuse.
- In those days, Europe was periodically ravaged by plagues.
- During these years, both sides ravaged the countryside in an attempt to starve the enemy.
- Two kings lost their thrones and the country was periodically ravaged by civil war.
- After the British evacuated, patriots returned to ruined properties and a city ravaged by fires.
- Thus Demons found their way into the world, and great magic ravaged the lands.
- The Guru's tender body was ravaged by the disease.
- Bush was expected to arrive in Florida today to tour areas ravaged by hurricane Ivan.
- The trees will be planted in small natural openings and areas ravaged by fires or logging.
- Henan is one of the provinces most ravaged by HIV / AIDS in China.
- Hurricane Ivan is also widely expected to hit the already ravaged State of Florida.
- Once regarded as the economic miracle of West Africa, his country is ravaged by civil war.
- Rabies so ravaged the population that there were very few raccoons left.
- Darkness unleashed, it ravaged the land, destroying everything in its path.
- In 1390 a great plague ravaged the country.
- Britain tried to implement various formulas to bring independence to a land ravaged by violence.
- But not even Ricky Williams could prosper behind this line, ravaged by injuries and inconsistent play.
Synonyms
lay waste, devastate, ruin, leave in ruins, destroy, wreak havoc on, leave desolate, level, raze, demolish, wipe out, wreck, damage
devastated, ruined, wrecked, desolate

nounˈrævɪdʒˈravij

ravages

1The severely damaging or destructive effects of something.
his face had withstood the ravages of time
Example sentencesExamples
- No business is spared the ravages of these elements.
- Back in 1992, my brother was hospitalized, his body wracked by the ravages of AIDS.
- Even the English king Edward I failed to escape the ravages of foot-and-mouth.
- He had endured the ravages of cancer bravely and patiently till the end.
- Has the Ark, or some of it, survived the ravages of time in some form?
- Younger women are also not immune to the ravages of this disease.
- Almost miraculously, these structures were spared the ravages of the 1906 earthquake.
- Unfortunately for him, icons are not supposed to succumb to the ravages of age.
- When Pensacola suffered the ravages of a fire, the French again sent relief.
- No more than a shell, it sits almost apologetically, ruined by the ravages of time.
- The granite base is intact, and has withstood the constant ravages of time.
- Who, amongst us, is invulnerable to the ravages of disease?
- I prayed that they might be spared the ravages of Ebola epidemics.
- And one more thing, how come that Scotland and Wales escape the worst ravages of Global warming?
- Every living creature, including plants, must contend with the ravages of diseases and parasites.
- How about a storage system that can withstand the ravages of constant change?
- Did it all just fall apart, ruined by the ravages of time and neglect?
- It's even less fair to airbrush a 60-year-old celebrity and present her as someone who's managed to avoid the ravages of time.
- The only way to escape the ravages of the plague is to find a place the zombies can't reach.
- Hinduism has survived the ravages of thousands of years in spite of its own inherent weaknesses.
Synonyms
damaging effects, ill effects, scars
1. 1.1 Acts of destruction.
  the ravages committed by man
  Example sentencesExamples
  While Sitka spruce can withstand the ravages inflicted by deer, other species are not so hardy.
  Eventually, though, nature's sudden ravages are repaired, a little bit at a time.
  Countless multitudes suffer the ravages of war in Somalia.
  Nature repairs her ravages - repairs them with her sunshine and with human labour.
  One simple problem is that there is nothing funny about the ravages of war.
  Few expected the ravages of war, and none expected the deprivation of imprisonment.
  Synonyms
  acts of destruction, destruction, damage, devastation, ruin, havoc, depredation, depredations, wreckage

Origin

Early 17th century: from French ravager, from earlier ravage, alteration of ravine ‘rush of water’.

单词	ravage
释义	Definition of ravage in English: ravage verb ˈravɪdʒˈrævɪdʒ [with object] Cause severe and extensive damage to. the hurricane ravaged southern Florida Example sentencesExamples Two kings lost their thrones and the country was periodically ravaged by civil war. In 1390 a great plague ravaged the country. In those days, Europe was periodically ravaged by plagues. His squad were ravaged by injury, although he didn't seek to use this as an excuse. During these years, both sides ravaged the countryside in an attempt to starve the enemy. But in an economy ravaged by two decades of war, jobs are scarce. The Guru's tender body was ravaged by the disease. But not even Ricky Williams could prosper behind this line, ravaged by injuries and inconsistent play. Once regarded as the economic miracle of West Africa, his country is ravaged by civil war. Nothing actually stopped this Viking invasion until 892, when pestilence so ravaged the army that they finally dispersed. Bush was expected to arrive in Florida today to tour areas ravaged by hurricane Ivan. Rabies so ravaged the population that there were very few raccoons left. Hurricane Ivan is also widely expected to hit the already ravaged State of Florida. After the British evacuated, patriots returned to ruined properties and a city ravaged by fires. Thus Demons found their way into the world, and great magic ravaged the lands. She has just begun chemotherapy and her immune system is so ravaged that the most innocuous virus could kill her. The trees will be planted in small natural openings and areas ravaged by fires or logging. Henan is one of the provinces most ravaged by HIV / AIDS in China. Darkness unleashed, it ravaged the land, destroying everything in its path. Britain tried to implement various formulas to bring independence to a land ravaged by violence. Synonyms lay waste, devastate, ruin, leave in ruins, destroy, wreak havoc on, leave desolate, level, raze, demolish, wipe out, wreck, damage pillage, plunder, harry, maraud, ransack, sack, loot literary despoil, rape archaic spoil, havoc rare depredate, spoliate devastated, ruined, wrecked, desolate war-torn, battle-scarred noun ˈravɪdʒˈrævɪdʒ ravages 1The destructive effects of something. his face had withstood the ravages of time Example sentencesExamples It's even less fair to airbrush a 60-year-old celebrity and present her as someone who's managed to avoid the ravages of time. Even the English king Edward I failed to escape the ravages of foot-and-mouth. Who, amongst us, is invulnerable to the ravages of disease? Every living creature, including plants, must contend with the ravages of diseases and parasites. He had endured the ravages of cancer bravely and patiently till the end. The only way to escape the ravages of the plague is to find a place the zombies can't reach. Unfortunately for him, icons are not supposed to succumb to the ravages of age. Hinduism has survived the ravages of thousands of years in spite of its own inherent weaknesses. And one more thing, how come that Scotland and Wales escape the worst ravages of Global warming? No business is spared the ravages of these elements. When Pensacola suffered the ravages of a fire, the French again sent relief. Did it all just fall apart, ruined by the ravages of time and neglect? The granite base is intact, and has withstood the constant ravages of time. No more than a shell, it sits almost apologetically, ruined by the ravages of time. Back in 1992, my brother was hospitalized, his body wracked by the ravages of AIDS. Younger women are also not immune to the ravages of this disease. I prayed that they might be spared the ravages of Ebola epidemics. How about a storage system that can withstand the ravages of constant change? Almost miraculously, these structures were spared the ravages of the 1906 earthquake. Has the Ark, or some of it, survived the ravages of time in some form? Synonyms damaging effects, ill effects, scars 1.1 Acts of destruction. the ravages committed by man Example sentencesExamples Countless multitudes suffer the ravages of war in Somalia. While Sitka spruce can withstand the ravages inflicted by deer, other species are not so hardy. Eventually, though, nature's sudden ravages are repaired, a little bit at a time. One simple problem is that there is nothing funny about the ravages of war. Few expected the ravages of war, and none expected the deprivation of imprisonment. Nature repairs her ravages - repairs them with her sunshine and with human labour. Synonyms acts of destruction, destruction, damage, devastation, ruin, havoc, depredation(s), wreckage literary rape Derivatives ravager noun The horrific horsemen stampeded onto the tribe as if they were the ravagers from Hell itself. Example sentencesExamples God may easily put an end to that mad ravager's deeds. On my way to see the Viking ships in Oslo, the guide emphasised that the Vikings were not the ravagers and looters of myth but influential adventurers who created elegant artefacts. I should just come home and help clean up the damage done by the ravagers. Let not this age be remembered by those who will come after us as an age where killers of the innocent and ravagers of the weak reigned terror upon the world. Origin Early 17th century: from French ravager, from earlier ravage, alteration of ravine 'rush of water'. Rhymes savage Definition of ravage in US English: ravage verbˈrævɪdʒˈravij [with object] Cause severe and extensive damage to. fears that a war could ravage their country Example sentencesExamples But in an economy ravaged by two decades of war, jobs are scarce. She has just begun chemotherapy and her immune system is so ravaged that the most innocuous virus could kill her. Nothing actually stopped this Viking invasion until 892, when pestilence so ravaged the army that they finally dispersed. His squad were ravaged by injury, although he didn't seek to use this as an excuse. In those days, Europe was periodically ravaged by plagues. During these years, both sides ravaged the countryside in an attempt to starve the enemy. Two kings lost their thrones and the country was periodically ravaged by civil war. After the British evacuated, patriots returned to ruined properties and a city ravaged by fires. Thus Demons found their way into the world, and great magic ravaged the lands. The Guru's tender body was ravaged by the disease. Bush was expected to arrive in Florida today to tour areas ravaged by hurricane Ivan. The trees will be planted in small natural openings and areas ravaged by fires or logging. Henan is one of the provinces most ravaged by HIV / AIDS in China. Hurricane Ivan is also widely expected to hit the already ravaged State of Florida. Once regarded as the economic miracle of West Africa, his country is ravaged by civil war. Rabies so ravaged the population that there were very few raccoons left. Darkness unleashed, it ravaged the land, destroying everything in its path. In 1390 a great plague ravaged the country. Britain tried to implement various formulas to bring independence to a land ravaged by violence. But not even Ricky Williams could prosper behind this line, ravaged by injuries and inconsistent play. Synonyms lay waste, devastate, ruin, leave in ruins, destroy, wreak havoc on, leave desolate, level, raze, demolish, wipe out, wreck, damage devastated, ruined, wrecked, desolate nounˈrævɪdʒˈravij ravages 1The severely damaging or destructive effects of something. his face had withstood the ravages of time Example sentencesExamples No business is spared the ravages of these elements. Back in 1992, my brother was hospitalized, his body wracked by the ravages of AIDS. Even the English king Edward I failed to escape the ravages of foot-and-mouth. He had endured the ravages of cancer bravely and patiently till the end. Has the Ark, or some of it, survived the ravages of time in some form? Younger women are also not immune to the ravages of this disease. Almost miraculously, these structures were spared the ravages of the 1906 earthquake. Unfortunately for him, icons are not supposed to succumb to the ravages of age. When Pensacola suffered the ravages of a fire, the French again sent relief. No more than a shell, it sits almost apologetically, ruined by the ravages of time. The granite base is intact, and has withstood the constant ravages of time. Who, amongst us, is invulnerable to the ravages of disease? I prayed that they might be spared the ravages of Ebola epidemics. And one more thing, how come that Scotland and Wales escape the worst ravages of Global warming? Every living creature, including plants, must contend with the ravages of diseases and parasites. How about a storage system that can withstand the ravages of constant change? Did it all just fall apart, ruined by the ravages of time and neglect? It's even less fair to airbrush a 60-year-old celebrity and present her as someone who's managed to avoid the ravages of time. The only way to escape the ravages of the plague is to find a place the zombies can't reach. Hinduism has survived the ravages of thousands of years in spite of its own inherent weaknesses. Synonyms damaging effects, ill effects, scars 1.1 Acts of destruction. the ravages committed by man Example sentencesExamples While Sitka spruce can withstand the ravages inflicted by deer, other species are not so hardy. Eventually, though, nature's sudden ravages are repaired, a little bit at a time. Countless multitudes suffer the ravages of war in Somalia. Nature repairs her ravages - repairs them with her sunshine and with human labour. One simple problem is that there is nothing funny about the ravages of war. Few expected the ravages of war, and none expected the deprivation of imprisonment. Synonyms acts of destruction, destruction, damage, devastation, ruin, havoc, depredation, depredations, wreckage Origin Early 17th century: from French ravager, from earlier ravage, alteration of ravine ‘rush of water’.
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