verb (present participle of depredate) as in strong fondness

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despoiling, pillaging, plundering

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Example:The invaders' despoiling of the land left the people suffering.

Definition:plundering, ravaging, and causing severe damage

From despoiling

Example:The pirates were guilty of pillaging and depredating coastal towns.

Definition:plundering, looting, and ravaging, often with cruelty

From pillaging

Example:Robbers began plundering the houses as soon as the rumors of the approaching storm subsided.

Definition:stealing from or ravaging in a raid or attack

From plundering