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to despoil
01
to take valuables by force, often resulting in destruction or damage
Example
The invading army sought to despoil the conquered city, pillaging its treasures and leaving it in ruins.
Pirates were known to despoil coastal villages, seizing goods and valuables from the unsuspecting residents.
02
destroy and strip of its possession
word family
spoil
Verb
despoil
Verb
despoilment
Noun
despoilment
Noun
