depredate

verb

Definition of depredatenext
as in to plunder

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depredate
  1. plunder
  2. despoil
  3. pillage
  4. loot
  5. sack
  6. destroy
  7. maraud
  8. sabotage
Verb
  • On Netflix As Streamer Sets Season 2 Premiere Season two, however, does not offer viewers, who are likely plundering through the seven-part series right now, the same level of closure.
    Peter White, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Back to the books Despite the immense size and value of the IP, NetEase was given full freedom to plunder the Marvel Universe and history books for the game’s inspiration and direct adaptation.
    Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of plunder
Verb
  • The world is a stakeholder, not a bystander, and cannot remain silent as Brazil despoils this indispensable carbon sink, irreplaceable oxygen source, and precious repository of plant and animal life.
    Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Meanwhile, human activity has imperiled biodiversity as people despoil lands and waters, introduce invasive species, and harvest natural resources unsustainably.
    Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2021
Definition of despoil
Verb
  • She’s been sued for fraud and racketeering, for misleading investors and pillaging the portfolio companies for her own profit.
    Paul Kiel, ProPublica, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The Roman Empire continues to grow, pillaging every culture in its path and forcing the survivors to fight for their lives in the ring.
    Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of pillage
Verb
  • Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman warned residents of looters and vowed to punish them Wednesday amid reports of looting in the county as firefighters struggle to contain multiple wildfires raging in Southern California, including the massive Pacific Palisades fire.
    Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
  • At least 20 people have been arrested on suspicion of looting during the wildfires raging in Los Angeles County, according to officials.
    Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of loot
Verb
  • Ewers was sacked and stripped by former five-star recruit and his Ohio State former roommate.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
  • He was sacked repeatedly with a young offensive line.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of sack
Verb
  • To its credit, Doc is more adept at crafting moral dilemmas that force its characters to reckon with the cost of saving one child at the expense of another’s health, or a patient’s right to know a secret that could destroy his family.
    Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
  • In 2023, nearly 40 were introduced to the council — from calling on the state legislature to let Louisville destroy confiscated firearms to requesting the city's Planning Commission review the Land Development Code.
    Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of destroy
Verb
  • Forces were seeking to suppress the marauding forces of Somali warlord Mohamed Farah Aided, who absconded with food aid deliveries meant to relieve a devastating famine.
    Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 31 May 2023
  • Civilians there have begun arming themselves against marauding militias and against the Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary group fighting the Sudanese Army.
    Elian Peltier, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2023
Definition of maraud
Verb
  • The talent is so great, but yes, Tyler Huntley once again sabotaged his value.
    Jake Ciely, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Hezbollah operatives had become suspicious that the pagers might be sabotaged, according to several officials.
    Mark Mazzetti, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of sabotage
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