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