Depredate

Synonyms of depredate

• plunder
• pillage
• ravage

Antonyms of depredate

• preserve
• protect
• save

Collocations of depredate

depredate on

Frequency: 80 %

The invaders sought to depredate on the village's resources.

depredate crops

Frequency: 70 %

The insects depredate crops, causing significant damage to the harvest.

depredate wildlife

Frequency: 65 %

Poachers continue to depredate wildlife in the national park.

depredate forests

Frequency: 60 %

Illegal logging operations depredate forests, leading to deforestation.

depredate cultural heritage

Frequency: 50 %

The war caused widespread destruction and depredate cultural heritage sites.

Idiomatic Expressions for depredate

• Phrase: depredate the land
  Meaning: to damage or destroy the natural environment through exploitation
  Usage: The mining company's activities depredate the land, causing irreversible harm to the ecosystem.