ravaged

Describes something that has been severely damaged, destroyed, or devastated, often by war, disease, or natural forces.

ruОписывает то, что было сильно повреждено, разрушено или опустошено, часто войной, болезнью или природными силами.esDescribe algo que ha sido gravemente dañado, destruido o asolado, a menudo por la guerra, una enfermedad o fuerzas naturales.frDécrit ce qui a été gravement endommagé, détruit ou dévasté, souvent par la guerre, une maladie ou des forces naturelles.deBeschreibt etwas, das stark beschädigt, zerstört oder verwüstet wurde, oft durch Krieg, Krankheit oder Naturgewalten.ptDescreve algo que foi gravemente danificado, destruído ou devastado, frequentemente por guerra, doença ou forças naturais.zh形容某物遭受严重破坏、毁坏或蹂躏，常指战争、疾病或自然灾害造成的摧残。arصفة تصف شيئًا لحقه ضرر شديد أو دمار أو خراب، وغالبًا بسبب الحروب أو الأمراض أو الكوارث الطبيعية.

1. Severely damaged or destroyed B2 formal

   Having been severely damaged, destroyed, or devastated by something.

   • The war-ravaged city lay in ruins.
   • The forest was ravaged by a massive wildfire.
   • The economy was ravaged by the financial crisis.

   ruРазрушенныйesasolado, devastadofrravagédeVerwüstetptDevastadozh被摧毁的arمُدمَّر

   Synonyms: destroyeddilapidatedpillagedruinedsackedshatteredwrecked

   Antonyms: intactpristineundamagedunharmedunscatheduntouched

• more ravaged comparative form
• most ravaged superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of causing severe and extensive damage or destruction to something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, причиняющего серьезный и обширный ущерб или разрушение чему-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar una acción que causa daño grave y extenso o destrucción a algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de causer des dégâts graves et étendus ou la destruction de quelque chose.deVerb, das beschreibt, dass jemand oder etwas einer Sache schweren und großflächigen Schaden zufügt oder sie zerstört. Es wird oft für verheerende Zerstörungen, Plünderungen oder Verwüstungen verwendet.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de causar danos graves e extensos, destruição ou devastação a algo.zh动词，表示造成严重而广泛的破坏或毁坏，也可指大肆掠夺、洗劫。arفعل يدل على إحداث دمار أو خراب واسع النطاق في مكان أو شيء ما، أو إلحاق أضرار جسيمة به. يشمل معاني التخريب والتدمير والسلب.

1. To destroy or damage severely C1 formal

   To cause extensive destruction or ruin to something, often through violent or aggressive means.

   • The invading army ravaged the countryside, leaving nothing behind.
   • The hurricane ravaged the coastal towns, destroying homes and infrastructure.
   • Years of war have ravaged the region's economy and landscape.

   ruОпустошатьesasolar, devastarfrravager (détruire violemment)deVerwüstenptDevastarzh蹂躏arيدمّر

   Synonyms: demolishdespoildestroydevastatepillageruinsackwreck

   Antonyms: buildconserveconstructpreserveprotectrepairrestorespare

2. To plunder or pillage C1 formal

   To make a destructive raid on a place, typically during wartime, stealing or destroying property.

   • The Vikings ravaged the monastery, taking gold and treasures.
   • The soldiers ravaged the village, burning houses and taking supplies.
   • Historical accounts describe how the invaders ravaged the city.

   ruРазграбитьessaquearfrPiller ou saccagerdeVerwüstenptSaque e devastaçãozh洗劫arسلب ونهب

   Synonyms: despoillootpillageplunderraidransacksack

   Antonyms: conservedefendguardpreserveprotect

• ravaged past participle
• ravaged past simple
• ravaging present participle
• ravages third person singular