Depradation

Depradation Definition

An act of plundering or ravaging; the state or action of causing damage by violent destruction or robbery.

This spelling and usage variant is uncommon in modern English, with 'depredation' being the preferred form.

Depradation is a noun.

Depradation Synonyms

depredation , despoiling , pillaging , plundering , ravaging

How To Use Depradation In A Sentence

1. The depradation of the village left the inhabitants homeless and destitute.
2. Historical accounts describe the depradation wrought by invading armies during the war.
3. The forest suffered great depradation from illegal logging activities.
4. Depradation of local wildlife habitats has become a serious environmental issue.