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depredation

noun

/ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən/

Meaning

An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.

The villagers feared the depredation of wild animals at night.

plunder, raid, destruction, pillage, devastation

protection, preservation, safeguard

depredation of war, animal depredation, depredation on crops

An important stage or event in the development, progress, or history of something.

the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody

a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.

the front part of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach