ravage
|rav/age|
B2
/ˈrævɪdʒ/
severe destruction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ravage' originates from French, specifically the word 'ravager,' where 'ravage' meant 'to devastate or destroy.'
Historical Evolution
'ravager' transformed into the English word 'ravage' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to devastate or destroy,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the severely damaging or destructive effects of something.
The ravages of time were evident on the old building.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39