depredation
/ˌdɛprəˈdeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of plundering, pillaging, or causing serious damage or destruction.
- Farmers are struggling to protect their fields from the depredation of wild animals.
- The museum suffered depredation during the war, losing many priceless artifacts.
- The depredation of the rainforest by illegal loggers is a global concern.
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