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    ravage

    ravage - Dictionary definition and meaning for word ravage

    Definition
    (noun) (usually plural) a destructive action
    Synonyms : depredation
    Example Sentence
    • the ravages of time
    • the depredations of age and disease
    Definition
    (verb) make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes
    Synonyms : harry
    Definition
    (verb) cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
    Example Sentence
    • The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ravage

In order to take revenge against ur enemy u have to ravage his army

RAVAGE : SAVAGE : DAMAGE

ra+vage where the second part vage can be considered as wage like waging a war for destruction,DEVASTATION,PLUNDER.

ravAGE by AGE u will be despoiled

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ravage:::rage....u ve a rage against somebody then u will ravaged against him....

raven .. was the source of destruction

RAVAGE= R(RAGE)+ SAVAGE

savage (cruel person) ravaged (devastated) the cleavage (line between the crystals)

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