Ravage

Verb

 * 1)  To devastate or destroy something
 * 2)  To pillage or sack something, to lay waste to something
 * 3)  To wreak destruction

Related terms

 * rapid

Noun

 * 1) Grievous damage or havoc
 * 2) Depredation or devastation

Thesaurus
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