depredation

Noun

Meaning

The act of depredating, or the state of being depredated; the act of despoiling or making inroads; as, the sea often makes depredation on the land.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

predation ravage attack damage destruction waste raid rape stealing ruin robbery piracy sack devastation plunder
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Antonyms

support building hand help construction protect
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Hypernyms

destruction demolition plundering pillage pillaging wipeout

Related terms

prey predation predator

Examples

No one painted a more accurate picture of military depredation than Vergil. Inspired though he was by the Latin spirit and by his pride in Rome, he nevertheless glorified Rome's true mission as one of providing the world with the rules of peace and justice. Ernesto Teodoro Moneta

the ravages of time Source: Internet

the depredations of age and disease Source: Internet

"The Bear League’s fearmongering tactics and demonstrated history of targeted personal attacks has residents frightened to seek out depredation permits," he wrote in an op-ed in the Sierra Sun. Source: Internet

Fenced deer ($181,000), sheep ($47,465) and horses/donkeys ($39,700) make up the bulk of the rest, with smaller amounts paid for llama, goat, chicken, turkey and pig depredation by wolves. Source: Internet

Here is his latest depredation. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

depreciatory depredable depredate depredator depredatory depreference