# ravage vs ravages

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### ravage
*verb · IPA /ˈɹævɪd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #48,444*
To devastate, destroy or lay waste to something.

### ravages
*noun · frequency rank #39,048*
Harsh damage.

## Source
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