Synonyms: depredation, ravage
Definition: (usually plural) a destructive action
Usage: the ravages of time; the depredations of age and disease
Similar words: demolition, destruction, wipeout
Definition: an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
Synonyms: desolate, devastate, scourge, lay waste to, ravage, waste
Definition: cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
Usage: The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion
Definition: destroy completely; damage irreparably
Usage: You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!; The tears ruined her make-up
Definition: make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes
Definition: destroy completely; damage irreparably
Usage: You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!; The tears ruined her make-up