Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

depredar

verb
/dɛpˈrɛdɑːr/
Definition
To plunder or destroy valuable things or property.
Examples
  • The invaders began to depredar the village, taking whatever they could.
  • During the natural disaster, looters attempted to depredar the abandoned stores.
  • Climate change threatens to depredar habitats around the world.
Meaning
The act of stealing or causing damage to something, especially in a forceful manner.
Synonyms
  • plunder
  • loot
  • destroy
  • devastate
  • ransack