ravage

Meanings

• verb

  to damage or destroy (something) severely, typically by wind, water, or military action

• verb

  to plunder or despoil (an area of land)

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹævɪdʒ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ravage
grave , cave , wave , rave , maze , maze

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Variants

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ravage , ravages , ravaged , ravagement , ravagements , ravager , ravagers , ravaging

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Forms

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ravaged, ravaging, ravages

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'to seize and carry away by force', from Old French ravager, from ravage 'carrying away, plunder'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'ravage' comes from the Old French word 'ravage', which means 'carrying away'.

2. The term 'ravage warfare' refers to a military strategy of destroying everything in an enemy's territory, including crops, livestock, and infrastructure.

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Related Concepts

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1. plunder: The act of taking another person's property, especially by force, as a war booty or prize.

2. despoil: To strip (an area of land) of trees, vegetation, or other natural features, especially in order to exploit it.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ravage' has been used to describe the devastating effects of war and natural disasters. For instance, in H.G. Wells' 'The War of the Worlds', the Martians are described as 'ravaging' Earth. In art, 'ravage' has been depicted as a destructive force, such as in the painting 'The Ravages of War' by Paul Nash.

How to Memorize "ravage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a storm ravaging a coastal town, with waves crashing against the shore and buildings being destroyed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ravage' with 'devastation' or 'destruction'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - 'Ravage' rhymes with 'grave', so remember that 'ravage' means to cause severe damage or destruction.

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