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