depredicate in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
DEPREDICATE: (verb) To undermine or destroy the essential qualities or richness of something, particularly in the context of natural resources or biodiversity.
Crossword clues for depredicate
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "depredicate".
- To diminish the value of a resource.
- To erode the quality of an ecosystem.
- To harm the essence of natural wealth.
- To weaken the integrity of a habitat.
- To spoil the richness of biodiversity.
Depredicate sentence examples
- The relentless logging in the rainforest began to depredicate its rich biodiversity at an alarming rate.
- As the invasive species spread, they began to depredicate the native flora, leaving behind a barren landscape.
- The historian warned that the careless actions of the developers could depredicate the cultural heritage of the ancient site.
- Overfishing has the potential to depredicate entire marine ecosystems, disrupting the balance of life in the oceans.
- Efforts to combat climate change aim to protect habitats from being depredicated by industrial expansion and pollution.