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to despoil
01
to take valuables by force, often resulting in destruction or damage
02
destroy and strip of its possession
despoil
v
spoil
v
despoilment
n
despoilment
n
Example
The invaders' primary objective was to despoil the enemy's resources, leaving their infrastructure in shambles.
The treasure hunters were determined to despoil the buried tomb, excavating its contents without regard for archaeological preservation.
Pirates were known to despoil coastal villages, seizing goods and valuables from the unsuspecting residents.
Vandals vandalized the historic library, seeking to despoil the books and manuscripts within.
The invading army sought to despoil the conquered city, pillaging its treasures and leaving it in ruins.
