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Ravaging Definition & Meaning

ravaging
adjective
  1. ruinously destructive and wasting; "a ravaging illness"
noun
  1. plundering with excessive damage and destruction

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What does ravaging mean?
ruinously destructive and wasting; "a ravaging illness" plundering with excessive damage and destruction
What part of speech is ravaging?
Ravaging is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does ravaging have?
Ravaging has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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