despoilment (Meaning)
despoilment (n)
the act of stripping and taking by force
despoilment (n.)
Despoliation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of despoilment
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despoilment Sentence Examples
- The despoilment of the ancient tomb shocked archaeologists, who discovered that valuable artifacts had been stolen.
- Environmentalists warned of the irreversible despoilment of the fragile ecosystem if deforestation continued unabated.
- The despoilment of the once-pristine beach saddened locals, who witnessed its transformation into a garbage-strewn wasteland.
- The despoilment of cultural heritage sites during times of conflict is a tragic loss for humanity.
- Oil spills cause significant despoilment of marine environments, devastating marine life and coastal ecosystems.
- The despoilment of natural habitats due to urban sprawl threatens the survival of countless plant and animal species.
- Rampant poaching has led to the despoilment of wildlife populations, pushing many species to the brink of extinction.
- The despoilment of the countryside by industrial pollution has turned once-fertile farmlands into toxic wastelands.
- Efforts to prevent the despoilment of pristine wilderness areas include implementing strict conservation measures and enforcing regulations.
- The despoilment of historical archives by fire destroyed centuries of irreplaceable documents and records.
FAQs About the word despoilment
the act of stripping and taking by forceDespoliation.
plundering, raiding, looting, plunder, marauding, despoliation,robbery, depredation, sacking, piracy
No antonyms found.
The despoilment of the ancient tomb shocked archaeologists, who discovered that valuable artifacts had been stolen.
Environmentalists warned of the irreversible despoilment of the fragile ecosystem if deforestation continued unabated.
The despoilment of the once-pristine beach saddened locals, who witnessed its transformation into a garbage-strewn wasteland.
The despoilment of cultural heritage sites during times of conflict is a tragic loss for humanity.
