ravage in German
ravage in German is Verwüstung, verwüsten, zerstören — ravage means to cause severe damage or destruction to something.
ravage in German
Verwüstung
Depredation or devastation.
verwüsten
(transitive) To devastate, destroy or lay waste to something.
zerstören
(transitive) To devastate, destroy or lay waste to something.
What does "ravage" mean?
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verb To cause severe damage or destruction to something.
"The wildfire ravaged thousands of acres of forest."
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noun Severe damage or destruction, usually used in the plural.
"The village never fully recovered from the ravages of the flood."
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ravage in a sentence
- The wildfire ravaged thousands of acres of forest.
- Years of neglect had ravaged the old mansion.
- The village never fully recovered from the ravages of the flood.
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What is "ravage" in German?
"ravage" in German is Verwüstung, verwüsten, zerstören. ravage means: To cause severe damage or destruction to something.
How do you use "ravage" in a sentence?
Example: "The wildfire ravaged thousands of acres of forest." In German, "ravage" is Verwüstung, verwüsten, zerstören.
Are there other ways to say "ravage" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "ravage": Verwüstung, verwüsten, zerstören.
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