Depredatory
Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈpɹɛdəˌtɔɹi/
Depredatory (adj)
- Causing damage by taking things or using resources in a way that harms people, animals, or property.
- Acting like a predator, attacking or damaging others to get food, money, or advantage.
Depredatory (adjective)
Examples
- The depredatory taking of resources harms the local community.
- Depredatory taking can destroy forests and leave people without jobs.