Worldwideneutralformalliterary
- To eat (food) quickly and eagerly; to consume by eating with great appetite.
Worldwidefigurativeneutralliteraryreligious
- To destroy, overwhelm, or consume completely, often by force or natural action.
- To cause ruin or consume morally or spiritually (used especially in religious or moral contexts).
Worldwidefigurativeneutralformal
- To use up or consume resources, money, or time rapidly and often wastefully.
Worldwidefigurativeinformalliterary
- To gaze at or admire with strong desire or voracious interest; to be overwhelmingly attracted to or engrossed by someone or something.
Worldwidefigurativeformallegalliterary
- To plunder, seize, or exploit property or possessions (often used of unjust or predatory taking).