Devastate (6)

'devastate' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ravage that I've seen before include "Wreak havoc upon" , "Pillage or lay waste" , "Greatly damage, destroy" , "Act like a 6" , "Lay waste, plunder" .)
'devastate' is the definition.
(ruining is a kind of devastating)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ruin that I've seen before include "Reduce to bankruptcy" , "financial hardship" , "loss of position" , "Dilapidated building" , "Destory or bankrupt" .)