noun
ravages
noun
1
Severe, lasting damage caused by something destructive, such as time, war, or disease.
"The old castle bore the ravages of centuries of war."
How to Use Ravages
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe harmful damage left behind by something destructive.
Common pairings
the ravages of time
the ravages of war
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The old castle bore the _____ of centuries of war.