to despoil
01
to take valuables by force
例
The invading army despoiled the village of all its treasures.
Pirates despoiled merchant ships along the coast.
02
to destroy or severely damage something
例
The hurricane despoiled the coastline, leaving homes in ruins.
The forest was despoiled by illegal logging.
語彙ツリー
despoilment
despoil
spoil
