Depredation (Noun)
Meaning 1
An act of plundering and pillaging and marauding.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The Viking raiders left a trail of destruction and depredation in their wake as they pillaged and plundered the coastal towns.
- The government was criticized for its inaction in the face of widespread depredation by rebel groups in the rural areas.
- The pirates reveled in their depredation of the merchant ships, boasting of their riches and exploits to anyone who would listen.
- The city's infrastructure had been devastated by decades of depredation and neglect, leaving its residents to struggle with basic services.
- The army was accused of perpetrating acts of depredation against civilians in the occupied territory, leading to international outcry and condemnation.
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Meaning 2
(usually plural) a destructive action; "the ravages of time"; "the depredations of age and disease".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Usages
Examples
- The pirates' depredations on the coastal towns had a devastating impact on the local economy.
- The old mansion showed the depredations of years of neglect and disrepair.
- The forest ecosystem suffered greatly from the depredations of overlogging and pollution.
- The town was rebuilt after the war, but the memories of the enemy's depredations lingered.
- The city's infrastructure had suffered greatly from the depredations of budget cuts and mismanagement.