Verb. ravage, devastate, waste, sack, pillage, despoil mean to lay waste by plundering or destroying. ravage implies violent often cumulative depredation and destruction. a hurricane ravaged the coast devastate implies the complete ruin and desolation of a wide area.

What does it mean to be ravaged sexually?

Hi aaronsun – the word “ravage” is used to mean sexual assault and conquest but usually by men upon women.

Is ravage a real word?

The word ravage can be used as a noun or a verb meaning destruction or to destroy. ... When ravage is used as a noun, you usually see it in the plural. Beware of the ravages of drugs on your body and your life. The city has almost been destroyed by the ravages of poverty and disaster.