ravager

rav·age

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rav-ij]
- /ˈræv ɪdʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rav-ij]
- /ˈræv ɪdʒ/

Definitions of ravager word

verb with object ravager to work havoc upon; damage or mar by ravages: a face ravaged by grief. 1
verb without object ravager to work havoc; do ruinous damage. 1
noun ravager havoc; ruinous damage: the ravages of war. 1
noun ravager devastating or destructive action. 1

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Origin of ravager

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < French, Middle French, equivalent to rav(ir) to ravish + -age -age

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Parts of speech for Ravager

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ravager popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for ravager

noun ravager

bandit — Robbers are sometimes called bandits, especially if they are found in areas where the law has broken down.
defiler — to make foul, dirty, or unclean; pollute; taint; debase.
despoiler — to strip of possessions, things of value, etc.; rob; plunder; pillage.
forager — food for horses or cattle; fodder; provender.
foragers — food for horses or cattle; fodder; provender.

All 12 Synonyms of ravager