Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
despoiling
verb
dɪˈspɔɪlɪŋ
Definition
The act of stealing or violently taking away valuable possessions from someone or something.
Examples
- The invading army was accused of despoiling the countryside as they marched through it.
- Environmentalists warn against despoiling natural habitats for urban development.
- The novel depicts a kingdom that faced tragedy due to despoiling by greedy conquerors.
Meaning
Despoiling refers to the process of plundering or stripping away valuable resources, often with destructive intent.
Synonyms
- plundering
- looting
- ravaging
- pillage
- depriving
