depredated

/ˈdɛprəˌdeɪtɪd/
verb
  1. Past tense of depredate: plundered, pillaged, or destroyed.
    • The pirates depredated the coastal town and sailed away with gold.
    • They depredated the ancient temple, stealing its treasures.
    • The storm depredated the crops, leaving farmers with nothing.
adjective
  1. Having been plundered, pillaged, or destroyed.
    • The depredated village was a sad sight for the relief workers.
    • The depredated forest will take decades to recover.
    • The museum displayed artifacts from depredated archaeological sites.
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