Ravaged

Pronunciation: /ˈrævɪdʒd/

Definitions of ravaged

verb to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction

Example Sentences

A1 The hurricane ravaged the small town, destroying many homes.

A2 The war ravaged the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

B1 The wildfire ravaged the forest, causing widespread damage.

B2 The earthquake ravaged the city, leaving buildings in ruins.

C1 The virus ravaged the population, leading to a healthcare crisis.

C2 The dictator's regime ravaged the country, suppressing dissent and freedom.

Examples of ravaged in a Sentence

formal The town was ravaged by a devastating tornado, leaving many homes destroyed.

informal The forest fire ravaged through the park, causing a lot of damage.

slang The party last night completely ravaged my energy levels, I'm so tired today.

figurative Her heart was ravaged by the betrayal of her closest friend.

Grammatical Forms of ravaged

• past tense: ravaged
• plural: ravaged
• comparative: more ravaged
• superlative: most ravaged
• present tense: ravages
• future tense: will ravage
• perfect tense: have ravaged
• continuous tense: is ravaging
• singular: ravage
• positive degree: ravaged
• infinitive: to ravage
• gerund: ravaging
• participle: ravaging

Origin and Evolution of ravaged

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ravaged' originated from the Old French word 'ravager' which means to lay waste or plunder.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ravaged' has retained its original meaning of causing severe damage or destruction, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe the state of being severely affected or devastated by something.