ravage
US /ˈræv.ɪdʒ/
UK /ˈræv.ɪdʒ/
1.
cause severe and extensive damage to
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The forest fire ravaged the entire hillside.
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The city was ravaged by the earthquake.
1.
the destructive effects of something
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The ravages of time were evident on the old building.
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They survived the ravages of war.