ravage
3 antonyms for ravage — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To cause severe damage or destruction to something.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To cause severe damage or destruction to something.
“The wildfire ravaged thousands of acres of forest.”
Opposites
2. noun
Severe damage or destruction, usually used in the plural.
“The village never fully recovered from the ravages of the flood.”
Antonyms
How to use ravage
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ravaged by fire
the ravages of time
ravage the land
Etymology
From French ravage, from ravir ("to snatch away"), ultimately from Latin rapere ("to seize"), the same root behind "rapid" and "rapture."
Full origin of ravage →Frequently asked questions
What does “ravage” mean?
The word “ravage” means to cause severe damage or destruction to something. In plain terms, to wreck or devastate something badly, or the destruction itself.
How do you pronounce “ravage”?
“Ravage” is pronounced RA-vihj (/ˈɹævɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ravage” in a sentence?
Here is “ravage” used in a sentence: “The wildfire ravaged thousands of acres of forest.”
What part of speech is “ravage”?
Depending on how it is used, “ravage” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “ravage” come from?
The word “ravage” comes from Latin. From French ravage, from ravir ("to snatch away"), ultimately from Latin rapere ("to seize"), the same root behind "rapid" and "rapture.".
How many meanings does “ravage” have?
“Ravage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to cause severe damage or destruction to something.
