Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spoliator
noun
/ˈspɒliˌeɪtər/
Definition
A person or entity that spoils or plunders, especially through the act of wrongful taking or destruction.
Examples
- The ancient spoliator left behind nothing but ruins.
- In the legal case, the spoliator was held responsible for the destruction of evidence.
- Historical accounts often mention the spoliators of priceless artifacts.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who unlawfully takes or damages property, often leading to its complete ruin.
Synonyms
- destroyer
- plunderer
- looter
- wrecking
