[ˈravɪdʒ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cause severe and extensive damage to
(e.g: the hurricane ravaged southern Florida)


Phrases:

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

[ˈravɪdʒ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the destructive effects of something
(e.g: his face had withstood the ravages of time)


Phrases:

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