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Definition of ravager

ravager

/ˈrævɪdʒər/
rav · ag · er
Plural:ravagers
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• noun

1

A person, animal, or force that causes severe and extensive damage, destruction, or devastation.

Example

"The invasive beetle proved to be a relentless ravager of the region's ancient ash forests."

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• Rhymes for ravager

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raunchiness
raunchy
ravage
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rave
ravel
raven

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'ravage' plus the agentive suffix '-er'. 'Ravage' was borrowed in the late 16th century from French, derived from Middle French 'ravir' ('to seize or carry off by force'), ultimately tracing back to Latin 'rapere' ('to seize').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ravager. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ravager
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