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Ravage vs. Ravish

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ravage
Definition

(usually plural) a destructive action or act in a destructive way

Examples

the ravages of time or the enemy ravaged the village

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ravish
Definition

force (someone) to have sex against their will (archaic - not used today)

Examples

(archaic - not used today)