Depredation

dep-ruh-day-shun

the act of attacking or plundering; robbery.

“The gang of youths roamed the city, traces of their wild depredation scattered like urban footprints—empty energy drink cans left in their wake as they painted the town red.”

Source: Dictionary.com

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