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ravage

/rævɪdʒ/ verb · British & US
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What does ravage mean?

verb

To cause severe damage or destruction to something, or to behave in a violent or destructive way. To devastate or lay waste to something.

Example

"The hurricane ravaged the coastal town, leaving widespread destruction in its wake."

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