ravage

• Nom désignant des effets destructeurs ou dévastateurs, souvent au pluriel « ravages », causés par quelque chose comme le temps, la guerre ou une maladie.

A noun, often used in the plural form 'ravages', referring to the destructive or damaging effects of something, such as time, war, or disease.

pluriel irrégulier

1. Destructive actionC1formal

   The severe and destructive effects of something, often used in plural form.

   Ravage (action destructive)

   • The ravages of war left the city in ruins.
   • The forest showed the ravages of the wildfire.
   • The old building had suffered the ravages of time and neglect.

   Synonymesdamagedesolationdestructiondevastationhavocruinwaste

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de causer des dégâts graves et étendus ou la destruction de quelque chose.

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

1. To destroy or damage severelyC1formal

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

   ravager (détruire violemment)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdemolishdespoildestroydevastatepillageruinsackwreck

   Antonymesbuildconserveconstructpreserveprotectrepairrestorespare

2. To plunder or pillageC1formal

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

   Piller ou saccager

   • 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.

   Synonymesdespoillootpillageplunderraidransacksack

   Antonymesconservedefendguardpreserveprotect