Ravage

Ravage [ RAV-ij ]
	[ noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb ]
	MEANING :
	1. (tr. v.) to devastate or bring heavy destruction upon 2. (tr. v.) to wreak havoc upon 3. (tr. v.) to plunder 4. (intr. v.) to cause destruction 5. (n.) serious damage 6. (n.) the act of plundering
	USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
	The village and crops were ravaged by the storm.