Ravage vs. Ravish
Ravage
Definition
Ravage is a verb that means to cause severe and extensive damage to something.
Ravish
Definition
Ravish is a verb that means to fill someone with intense delight or to seize and carry away by force.
Example
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The hurricane ravaged the coastal towns, leaving destruction in its wake.
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War can ravage a country’s infrastructure and economy.
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The wildfire ravaged thousands of acres of forest land.
Example
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The beauty of the sunset ravished her heart, leaving her speechless.
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The artist's performance ravished the audience, captivating them from start to finish.
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The villain sought to ravish the princess, but she was saved just in time.
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