ravage ravage /ˈrævɪdʒ/

noun

1. () (usually plural) a destructive action  ( depredation , ravage )
   (usually plural) a destructive action
    The ravages of time
   the ravages of time
    The depredations of age and disease
   the depredations of age and disease
   

verb

1. Cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly  ( desolate , lay waste to , ravage , devastate , scourge , waste , lay waste )
   cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
    The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion
   The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion
   
2. Make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes  ( harry , ravage )
   make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes