depredations (**데**프러데이션스) — attacks made in order to steal, damage, or destroy something; acts of plundering or ravaging
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: attacks made in order to steal, damage, or destroy something; acts of plundering or ravaging
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdeprɪˌdeɪʃənz/
Korean meaning: 약탈, 파괴, 손상을 목적으로 한 공격; 침탈, 황폐화
Korean pronunciation: **데**프러데이션스
Example Sentences
- The pirates' depredations along the coast made sea travel extremely dangerous.
- My cat's nightly depredations on the tuna can collection have left my pantry looking like a war zone.
- The company's depredations on the environment finally caught the attention of regulatory authorities.
depredations
NOUN//ˈdeprɪˌdeɪʃənz//
attacks made in order to steal, damage, or destroy something; acts of plundering or ravaging
armored raiders swing axes and torches while breaking down wooden doors and windows. They carry stolen goods like sacks of grain and valuable items from the houses. The systematic destruction leaves broken furniture and scattered belongings everywhere. Smoke rises from buildings as the raiders set fire to rooftops. Villagers flee in the background while clutching their remaining possessions. Other raiders on horseback patrol the area to prevent escape. attacks made to steal, damage, and destroy property through acts of plundering and ravaging
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin depraedari meaning 'to plunder completely' or 'to pillage thoroughly.' The word originally described the thorough destruction and looting carried out by raiders or invading forces.
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📝Examples
“The pirates' depredations along the coast made sea travel extremely dangerous.”
“My cat's nightly depredations on the tuna can collection have left my pantry looking like a war zone.”
“The company's depredations on the environment finally caught the attention of regulatory authorities.”
“After the teenagers' depredations at the all-you-can-eat buffet, the manager considered implementing a time limit.”
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