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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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The invaders had been despoiling the ancient temple artifacts for weeks.
By the time the authorities arrived, the thieves had been despoiling the art gallery.
The vandals had been despoiling the pristine natural reserve, leaving destruction in their wake.
The unscrupulous treasure hunters had been despoiling the underwater archaeological site.
Despite conservation efforts, poachers had been despoiling the endangered species' habitats.

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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