Synonyms for

Ravages

Verb / ˈrævɪdʒɪz / Another word for ravages — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ravages means severe damage or destruction caused by something.

Synonyms & similar words

laywasteto scourge depredation harry desolate waste ravage devastate damage destruction devastation ruin wreckage decay deterioration disintegration erosion injury harm loss blight desolation annihilation extermination holocaust obliteration ruination

Example sentences

  1. The flood caused the ravages of the town.
  2. The fire ravaged the forest leaving nothing but ash.
  3. The disease ravaged the crops causing a famine.
  4. The war left the city in ruins with the ravages of destruction everywhere.
  5. The ravages of time can be seen on the old bridge.

Quotes

  • The ravages of war are not over when the fighting ends.
  • The ravages of time are inevitable.
  • The ravages of addiction are hard to overcome.

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