depredate (Meaning)
depredate (v. t.)
To subject to plunder and pillage; to despoil; to lay waste; to prey upon.
depredate (v. i.)
To take plunder or prey; to commit waste; as, the troops depredated on the country.
Synonyms & Antonyms of depredate
depredate Sentence Examples
- The wolves would often depredate the local sheep herds, causing significant losses for farmers.
- Poachers continue to depredate the elephant population despite conservation efforts.
- The invasive species began to depredate the native flora, disrupting the local ecosystem.
- Pirates were known to depredate merchant vessels sailing through the region.
- Vandals sought to depredate the historic site, defacing centuries-old artifacts.
- Feral pigs can depredate agricultural fields, causing extensive damage to crops.
- The invading army sought to depredate the countryside, pillaging villages and towns.
- Certain insect species are known to depredate fruit orchards, impacting harvest yields.
- Urban expansion threatens to depredate the natural habitats of numerous wildlife species.
- Criminal gangs often depredate vulnerable communities, exploiting their resources and causing harm.
FAQs About the word depredate
To subject to plunder and pillage; to despoil; to lay waste; to prey upon., To take plunder or prey; to commit waste; as, the troops depredated on the country.
destroy, waste, ravage, damage,plunder, tear down, annihilate, despoil, loot, wreck
save, save, protect, preserve,protect, preserve,conserve, build, build, conserve
The wolves would often depredate the local sheep herds, causing significant losses for farmers.
Poachers continue to depredate the elephant population despite conservation efforts.
The invasive species began to depredate the native flora, disrupting the local ecosystem.
Pirates were known to depredate merchant vessels sailing through the region.
