despoil

[US]/dɪˈspɔɪl/
[UK]/dɪˈspɔɪl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. plunder, deprive; seize ---.

Example Sentences

the church was despoiled of its marble wall covering.

The city of greece and asia is despoil of their most valuable ornament.

They despoiled the villagers of their belongings.

a region despoiled of its scenic beauty by unchecked development.

The victorious army despoil the city of all its treasure.

The invaders despoiled the village of its treasures.

The forest was despoiled by illegal logging activities.

The vandals despoiled the public park by spray painting graffiti everywhere.

War often leads to despoiling of cultural heritage sites.

The pirates despoiled the ship of all its valuable cargo.

The earthquake despoiled the town, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Pollution continues to despoil the once pristine river.

The looters despoiled the ancient temple, stealing artifacts and relics.

Greed can despoil the beauty of nature.

It is our responsibility to prevent anyone from despoiling the environment.

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