devour

verb5

1. •
   To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.

   • Once constituted, capital reproduces itself faster than output increases. The past devours the future. — 2017
2. •
   To take in avidly with the intellect or with one's gaze.

   • She intended to devour the book.
3. •
   To rapidly destroy, engulf, or lay waste.

   • The fire was devouring the building.
4. •
   To absorb or engross the mind fully, especially in a destructive manner.

   • After the death of his wife, he was devoured by grief.
5. •
   (Internet) Synonym of eat: to be very good at something; to slay.

   • She devoured! She left no crumbs!