depredation depredation /ˌdɛprəˈdeɪʃən/

noun

1. () An act of plundering and pillaging and marauding  ( predation , depredation )
   an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding
   
2. (usually plural) a destructive action  ( depredation , ravage )
   (usually plural) a destructive action
    The ravages of time
   the ravages of time
    The depredations of age and disease
   the depredations of age and disease