Depredatory

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈpɹɛdəˌtɔɹi/

Depredatory (adj)

  1. Causing damage by taking things or using resources in a way that harms people, animals, or property.
  2. 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.