RAVENED Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

ravened

verb

past tense of raven

as in devoured

to swallow or eat greedily the rat ravened the poisoned bait just as we had hoped

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Only weeks ago, the most destructive wildfire in Spanish history devoured 500 square kilometers (193 square miles) and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in central Spain.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Only weeks ago, the most destructive wildfire in Spanish history devoured 500 square kilometers (193 square miles) and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in Ávila, in central Spain.

— Suman Naishadham, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

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If disturbed, asbestos’ microscopic crystalline fibers get into the air, where they can be inhaled, cause lung scarring and lead to fatal cancers.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026
Ignore Safety Protocols Particular cleaning products can exude strong smells or fumes that aren’t meant to be inhaled and which can be harmful to your lungs and skin.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026

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The president scoffed at the notion that anyone named may suffer consequences, even though Mexico is one of the world’s most hazardous countries for journalists.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Espada scoffed at any notion of needing to call a team meeting.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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But the day came and went, with son crammed into his quarters on the ship while his older brother and other family members danced at the wedding.

— Chris Quintana, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
Hundreds of people crammed into the school gym that April evening, and the debate over Point Reyes agitated into a low boil.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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