Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Ravage
ravage, v. [Fr. ravir, seize, take away < L. rapěre, take by force.] (webplay: heart, love).
Crush; devastate; destroy; tear apart; break into pieces; [fig.] hurt; afflict; sting; grieve; distress; cause sorrow for.
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