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RAVAGES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Ravages.

Ravages - as a noun

(usually plural) a destructive action

Example: "The ravages of time"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depredation15

Ravages - as a verb

Make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
harry11

Cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

Example: "The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desolate9devastate13lay waste toscourge10waste8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
destroy11ruin4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The ravages of war left the city in ruins."
"The disease caused severe ravages on the patient's body."
"The ravages of time had faded the once vibrant painting."
"The ravages of addiction can tear families apart."
"The ravages of poverty were evident in the slums."
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Word Game Points

Is RAVAGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ravages is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RAVAGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is RAVAGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ravages is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RAVAGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is RAVAGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ravages is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RAVAGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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