The term "depopulating" refers to the process of reducing the population of a particular area. The antonyms or opposites of this word are "populating," "increasing," and "repopulating." Populating refers to the act of settling or establishing a population in a specific area. Increasing means to make something larger in number or amount, including the population. Repopulating refers to restoring the population of a specific area to its previous level after it has been depopulated. All of these words are related to population growth and the expansion of human settlements. By using these antonyms, it's possible to focus on building thriving communities with sustainable growth and development.