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Ravage (Verb)

Make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The barbarian warriors descended upon the village and began to ravage the homes, crops, and livestock of the innocent civilians.
The ancient city was left in ruins after the invaders came to ravage its streets, temples, and palaces.
Enemy forces swept across the countryside, seeking to ravage the small towns and villages that lay in their path.
Raiders emerged from the darkness and began to ravage the camp, stealing supplies and destroying any infrastructure.
The pillaging army brought devastation to the region as they continued to ravage village after village without remorse.

Cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly; "The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

A hurricane ravaged the small island, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
The forest fire ravaged the ancient trees, destroying a delicate ecosystem that had taken centuries to develop.
The economic downturn ravaged businesses across the country, forcing thousands of workers into unemployment.
The thieves ravaged the abandoned mansion, taking anything of value they could find.
Years of conflict ravaged the once-thriving city, leaving behind only ruins and shattered dreams.