depredation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of plundering or destroying, especially by marauding bands or animals.

  - "The depredations of the pirates caused significant damage to the merchant ships."
  - "The farmer's crops were destroyed by the depredations of wild animals."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with depredation
plunder , thunder , munder , ponder

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Variants

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depredate , depredated , depredates , depredating , depredation , depredations , depredator , depredators , depredatory

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'depradare,' meaning 'to plunder,' 'to rob,' or 'to seize.'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that 'depredation' was once used as a legal term to describe the actions of animals that damaged crops or property?

2. The term 'depredation' has been used in various forms of literature, including poetry, novels, and plays.

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Related Concepts

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1. plunder: The spoils taken from an enemy or conquered territory.

2. marauding: Engaging in destructive or predatory behavior, especially as a military tactic.

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Culture

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In literature, 'depredation' is often used to describe the destructive actions of pirates, bandits, or wild animals. It can also be used figuratively to describe the destructive effects of certain behaviors or events.

How to Memorize "depredation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of pirates looting a ship, or a pack of wild animals destroying crops.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'depredation' with the idea of destruction or plundering.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'depredation' comes from the Latin word 'depradare,' which means 'to plunder'.

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