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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 pirate captain's main goal was to despoil merchant ships and plunder their valuable cargo.
Pirates often despoil coastal towns, raiding them for resources and wealth.

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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