Both Uses of
ravage
in
Common Sense, by Thomas Paine
- We fight neither for revenge nor conquest; neither from pride nor passion; we are not insulting the world with our fleets and armies, nor ravaging the globe for plunder.†
Chpt Appe *ravaging = destroying or damaging
- Give us proof of your sincerity by publishing it at St. James's, to the commanders in chief at Boston, to the Admirals and Captains who are piratically ravaging our coasts, and to all the murdering miscreants who are acting in authority under HIM whom ye profess to serve.†
Chpt Appe
Definition:
to destroy or damage; or damaging effects