Antonyms for de predation
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : dep-ri-dey-shuh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɛp rɪˈdeɪ ʃən |
Definition of de predation
Origin :- late 15c., from Middle French déprédation, from Late Latin depraedationem (nominative depraedatio) "a plundering," from past participle stem of Latin depraedari "to pillage," from de- "thoroughly" (see de-) + praedari "to plunder," literally "to make prey of," from praeda "prey" (see prey).
- As in rape : noun defilement; a forced sexual assault
- As in despoliation : noun plunder
- As in depredation : noun devastation, destruction
- As in devastation : noun destruction
- As in foray : noun incursion, attempt
Synonyms for de predation
- abduction
- abuse
- attack
- burglary
- confusion
- crime
- criminal attack
- defoliation
- demolition
- depredation
- descent
- desecration
- desolation
- despoiling
- despoilment
- despoliation
- destruction
- forcible violation
- havoc
- inroad
- invasion
- irruption
- laying waste
- loss
- maltreatment
- marauding
- molestation
- pillage
- piracy
- plunder
- plundering
- raid
- ransacking
- rapine
- ravages
- ravaging
- reconnaissance
- robbery
- ruin
- ruination
- sacking
- sally
- sortie
- spoliation
- statutory offense
- stealing
- theft
- violation
- waste
- wasting
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