Ravage and Wrack

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Ravage verb - To bring destruction to (something) through violent action.

Usage example: Hurricane Andrew ravaged Louisiana and Florida in 1992, causing $19 billion in damage

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Wrack and ravage are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wrack" instead a verb "Ravage".

Nearby Words: ravaged, ravaging

Wrack verb - To bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of.

Usage example: it's amazing how a raging sea can wrack a seemingly sturdy beachfront home

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Ravage and wrack are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ravage" instead the word "Wrack" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: wracked, wracking

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