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"To take away possessions or valuable things from someone by force; to rob, plunder, or pillage." more

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The vandals tried to despoil the beautiful garden by uprooting flowers and damaging the plants.
The storm had despoiled the lush garden, scattering petals and uprooting plants.

Despoil

dih-spoil
verbTo take away possessions or valuable things from someone by force; to rob, plunder, or pillage.
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Last Updated On: February 21, 2024
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