depredates

/ˈdɛprəˌdeɪts/
verb
  1. Third person singular present of depredate: plunders, pillages, or destroys.
    • A swarm of locusts depredates the entire field in hours.
    • The invasive species depredates native bird nests.
    • The corporation depredates the land for its mineral resources.
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