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English noun: depredation

1. depredation (act) an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding


Synonymspredation


Broader (hypernym)pillage, pillaging, plundering

2. depredation (event) (usually plural) a destructive action


SamplesThe ravages of time.
The depredations of age and disease.


Synonymsravage


Broader (hypernym)demolition, destruction, wipeout


Domain usageplural, plural form









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