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Predation

The act of pillaging.

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Broader term 5

Hunt 76% connected

To search for or follow after, as game or wild animals; to chase; to pursue for the purpose of catching or killing; to follow with dogs or guns for s…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Hunting 76% connected

of Hunt

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pillage 76% connected

The act of pillaging; robbery.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Pillaging 76% connected

of Pillage

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Plundering 76% connected

of Plunder

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 2

Raven 74% connected

A large black passerine bird (Corvus corax), similar to the crow, but larger. It is native of the northern parts of Europe, Asia, and America, and is…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Raven 74% connected

A large black passerine bird (Corvus corax), similar to the crow, but larger. It is native of the northern parts of Europe, Asia, and America, and is…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 1

Depredation 92% connected

The act of depredating, or the state of being depredated; the act of despoiling or making inroads; as, the sea often makes depredation on the land.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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