despoilation

[US]/ˌdɛspɔɪˈleɪʃən/
[UK]/ˌdɛspoʊˈleɪʃən/

Translation

n.the act of robbing or plundering
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

environmental despoilation

rapid despoilation

illegal despoilation

forest despoilation

marine despoilation

cultural despoilation

economic despoilation

land despoilation

historic despoilation

systematic despoilation

Example Sentences

the despoilation of natural resources has serious consequences.

activists are fighting against the despoilation of the environment.

despoilation of wildlife habitats threatens biodiversity.

the despoilation of cultural heritage is a global concern.

efforts are needed to prevent the despoilation of our oceans.

despoilation can lead to long-term ecological damage.

the despoilation of forests affects climate change.

despoilation of mineral resources can disrupt local communities.

we must address the despoilation of our planet's resources.

the despoilation of agricultural land threatens food security.

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