despoil (Meaning)
despoil (v)
steal goods; take as spoils
destroy and strip of its possession
despoil (v. t.)
To strip, as of clothing; to divest or unclothe.
To deprive for spoil; to plunder; to rob; to pillage; to strip; to divest; -- usually followed by of.
despoil (n.)
Spoil.
Synonyms & Antonyms of despoil
despoil Sentence Examples
- The invading army sought to despoil the conquered city, plundering its riches and ravaging its treasures.
- Greedy developers despoil the natural beauty of the countryside by erecting concrete structures in pristine landscapes.
- Pirates would often despoil merchant ships, taking everything of value and leaving nothing but wreckage behind.
- The vandal's only intention was to despoil the historic monument, defacing its ancient walls with graffiti.
- Poachers continue to despoil the wilderness, hunting endangered species for their valuable parts.
- The ruthless dictator's regime sought to despoil its citizens of their rights and freedoms, imposing strict censorship and surveillance.
- Overfishing can despoil entire marine ecosystems, disrupting the delicate balance of underwater life.
- In times of war, soldiers would despoil villages, pillaging homes and farms for food and supplies.
- Corporate greed can despoil the environment, as seen in cases of reckless pollution and deforestation.
- Vandals despoil public parks by littering and vandalizing facilities, depriving communities of safe and clean recreational spaces.
FAQs About the word despoil
steal goods; take as spoils, destroy and strip of its possessionTo strip, as of clothing; to divest or unclothe., To deprive for spoil; to plunder; to rob; to p
pillage, loot, sack,plunder, raid,ransack, steal (from), maraud, burglarize, hunt
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The invading army sought to despoil the conquered city, plundering its riches and ravaging its treasures.
Greedy developers despoil the natural beauty of the countryside by erecting concrete structures in pristine landscapes.
Pirates would often despoil merchant ships, taking everything of value and leaving nothing but wreckage behind.
The vandal's only intention was to despoil the historic monument, defacing its ancient walls with graffiti.
