depredation — the action of attacking and robbing; plundering and pillaging
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of attacking and robbing; plundering and pillaging
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdeprɪˈdeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 약탈, 침탈, 파괴 행위
Korean pronunciation: 데프리**데이**션
Example Sentences
- The garden showed clear signs of depredation by hungry rabbits.
- Coastal communities faced constant depredations from Viking raiders.
- My wallet suffered serious depredations at the shopping mall.
depredation
NOUN//ˌdeprɪˈdeɪʃən//
the action of attacking and robbing; plundering and pillaging

a fierce bandit swings a large sack over his shoulder while grabbing valuable goods from merchant stalls. His companions scatter throughout the marketplace, overturning carts and seizing whatever they can carry. The peaceful village market transforms into chaos as tables crash and produce spills everywhere. Terrified villagers run for safety while merchants desperately try to protect their remaining wares. Some raiders wave weapons threateningly while others stuff their bags with stolen treasures. the action of attacking and robbing through plundering and pillaging
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Origin
From Latin 'depraedari' meaning 'to plunder completely' or 'to prey upon thoroughly.' The word originally described the complete pillaging or destruction carried out by raiders or predators.
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“The garden showed clear signs of depredation by hungry rabbits.”
“Coastal communities faced constant depredations from Viking raiders.”
“My wallet suffered serious depredations at the shopping mall.”
“The forest's depredation by illegal loggers alarmed environmentalists.”
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