depredation
[ dep-ri-dey-shuhn ]
noun
the act of preying upon or plundering; robbery; ravage.
Origin of depredation
1Other words from depredation
- dep·re·da·tion·ist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for depredation
depredation
/ (ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən) /
noun
the act or an instance of plundering; robbery; pillage
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