ravage — to cause severe and extensive damage to; to destroy or devastate
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause severe and extensive damage to; to destroy or devastate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrævɪdʒ/
Korean meaning: 파괴하다, 황폐화시키다
Korean pronunciation: **래**비지
Example Sentences
- The economic crisis ravaged small businesses across the country.
- My cat ravaged my homework - now I have a legitimate excuse!
- The wildfire ravaged thousands of acres of forest.
ravage
VERB//ˈrævɪdʒ//
to cause severe and extensive damage to; to destroy or devastate
The hurricane continues to ravage the coastal town with devastating force
The savage beast did ravage every cabbage!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'ravage', derived from the verb 'ravir' meaning 'to seize or rob', which comes from Latin 'rapere' meaning 'to seize, snatch, or take by force'.
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📝Examples
“The economic crisis ravaged small businesses across the country.”
“My cat ravaged my homework - now I have a legitimate excuse!”
“The wildfire ravaged thousands of acres of forest.”
“His diet was completely ravaged by the all-you-can-eat buffet.”
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