depredation

noundevastation, destruction

Synonyms for depredation

noun devastation, destruction

Antonyms for depredation

rape

noun. defilement; a forced sexual assault

Word Origin & History

late 15c., from Middle French déprédation, from Late Latin depraedationem (nominative depraedatio) "a plundering," from past participle stem of Latin depraedari "to pillage," from de- "thoroughly" (see de-) + praedari "to plunder," literally "to make prey of," from praeda "prey" (see prey).

Example Sentences for depredation

That is, if Shekels is out on depredation and I cant get hold of him.

By this time the Rebels had collected a very considerable force and every night committed some outrage and depredation.

Their most criminal act of depredation, was in regard to my brother's pipe.

All the effect is expressed by the words, depredation of forces.

"It must have been some other regiment, sir, who committed the depredation," said the Colonel.

Their supplies are cut off, and I fear some depredation from foraging parties.

But the great question in bee-culture is, How to prevent the depredation of the wax-moth?

The Clematis root disease is the depredation of a nematode or eel-worm.

Yet they pay no attention that I could discern to the depredation.

His estate was ravaged, and subjected to constant waste and depredation.

depredation

Synonyms for depredation

Antonyms for depredation

devastation

foray

forays

rape

depredation

Synonyms for depredation

Antonyms for depredation

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