5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Despoil' in a Sentence
"To take away possessions or valuable things from someone by force; to rob, plunder, or pillage." more
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Rampant urbanization has the potential to despoil the charm of rural villages.
Unscrupulous developers will be despoiling the rural charm of the countryside with massive urbanization projects.
Over the years, unchecked development will have despoiled the natural beauty of the valley.
Greedy developers have been despoiling the rural landscapes for their urbanization projects.
War has despoiled the city, turning bustling streets into empty ruins.
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