ravages

Meanings

• verb

  The action or power of destroying or damaging something completely.

  - "The storm ravages the coastline, leaving a trail of destruction."
  - "The war ravaged the country, leaving many people homeless and destitute."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ravages
ravish , grave , cave , wave , maze , blaze

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Variants

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ravage , ravages , ravaged , ravagement , ravagements , ravager , ravagers , ravaging , the ravages of , the ravages of time

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Etymology

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From Old French ravager, from ravager, to plunder, destroy, ravage, from ravaigre to ravage, to plunder, destroy, from rave, rage, fury, from Latin rabies, madness, fury, rabid.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'ravages' comes from the Old French word 'ravager', which means 'to plunder' or 'to destroy'.

2. The term 'ravages of war' is often used to describe the destruction and suffering caused by war.

3. The word 'ravages' can also be used figuratively to describe the emotional toll that an event or experience can have on someone.

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Related Concepts

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1. devastation: The complete destruction or damage of something, often on a large scale.

2. plunder: To take possession of someone else's property, especially by force and without just claim.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ravages' is often used to describe the destructive effects of war or natural disasters. It can also refer to the emotional toll that such events take on individuals.

How to Memorize "ravages"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a storm at sea, with waves crashing against the shore and destroying everything in their path. Imagine the power and destruction caused by the storm.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ravages' with destruction and damage. Think of the devastating effects that war or natural disasters can have on people and places.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ravages Rage' to remember the meaning of the word. Rage refers to the destructive power and fury associated with the word.

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