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ravage

verb

/ˈrævɪdʒ/

Meaning

to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction

The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.

ravages of time

destroy, devastate, ruin, wreck, demolish

repair, restore, build

ravage the land, ravage by war, ravages of time

To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.

third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary

To give courage, confidence, or hope.

To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.

to like one thing better than another

to give up or yield to an opponent or authority