[+ obj] formal : to damage or harm (something) very badly
▪ The enemy ravaged [=plundered] the village. — often used as (be) ravaged ▪ The village was ravaged [=devastated] by the plague. ▪ The forest was ravaged by fire. ▪ the ravaged people/city/land
▪ The enemy ravaged [=plundered] the village. — often used as (be) ravaged ▪ The village was ravaged [=devastated] by the plague. ▪ The forest was ravaged by fire. ▪ the ravaged people/city/land







