Wildlife Management Terms

verb to plunder or destroy, often in a predatory manner

• The invasive species began to depredate the local ecosystem.
• The raccoons have been depredate our trash cans every night.
• Those vandals are always trying to depredate the park.
• The corrupt officials depredate the country's resources for their own gain.

noun an act of hunting wild animals or game

verb to pursue and capture or kill for food or sport

• The royal family went on a hunt in the forest.
• Let's go on a hunt for the best pizza in town.
• I heard John is on the hunt for a new job.
• She's always on the hunt for new opportunities to grow her business.

noun A person who hunts game or prey

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• The hunter patiently waited in the forest for his prey to appear.
• The hunter is out in the woods looking for some deer.
• Yo, that hunter dude is always out in the bush chasing after animals.
• She was a hunter of truth, always seeking out the facts no matter where they led.

noun the act of causing someone's mind to become confused or muddled

verb to confuse or muddle someone's mind

• The scientist observed the effects of the chemical on the brain, noting that it was addling the neurons.
• I think all that math homework is addling my brain.
• Stop addling me with your constant questions!
• The constant changes at work were addling her sense of stability.