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

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