Definition of "ravage" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To devastate, destroy or lay waste to something.

2. (transitive) To pillage or plunder destructively; to sack.

3. (intransitive) To wreak destruction.

4. (slang) To have vigorous sexual intercourse with.

5. (slang) To rape.

noun

1. Grievous damage or havoc.

2. Depredation or devastation.

   • the ravages of fire or tempest
   • the ravages of an army
   • the ravages of time
   • the ravage of a lion