9 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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Time and neglect have despoiled the once-grand mansion, now in decay.
Vandals will have been despoiling the historic artwork on the walls of the ancient temple.
The invaders had been despoiling the ancient temple artifacts for weeks.
Vandals have been despoiling public parks by destroying trees and defacing benches.
War has despoiled the city, turning bustling streets into empty ruins.
As the storm raged on, the hurricane was despoiling the coastal villages.
In the chaos of the protest, some protestors were despoiling public monuments.
The storm had despoiled the lush garden, scattering petals and uprooting plants.
Pirates have been despoiling the cargo ships in the open seas, stealing valuable goods.
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