Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spoliate
verb
/ˈspōlēˌāt/
Definition
To spoil or waste something, especially by removing it from its original form.
Examples
- The archaeologist was charged with spoliate valuable artifacts from the site.
- Without proper care, we risk spoliating the environment for future generations.
Meaning
Spoliation refers to the act of damaging or misusing something valuable. It can also mean to take something away unlawfully.
Synonyms
- Despoil
- Wreck
- Violate
- Ruin
