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ravages

The correct spelling is ravages.

How to pronounce ravages

noun

Say it like: Rav-aje-s

The correct spelling is ravages. Grievous damage or havoc. For example: "the ravage of a lion; the ravages of fire or tempest; the ravages of an army, or of time"

Usage Examples

the ravage of a lion; the ravages of fire or tempest; the ravages of an army, or of time

The ravages of war decimated the country: death, destruction and pestilence resulted from the bombings.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Grievous damage or havoc.
  2. 2.Depredation or devastation
  3. 3.Harsh damage.

verb

  1. 1.To devastate or destroy something.
  2. 2.To pillage or sack something, to lay waste to something.
  3. 3.To wreak destruction.

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