Despoliation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Despoliation is a noun meaning A stripping or plundering; spoliation.
Meaning
A stripping or plundering; spoliation.
Example Sentences
Time has taken a terrible revenge upon mankind for his despoliation of the valleys and his defilement of the mountains, yet the industries and the railways of South Wales still put the bravest front upon an outlook which all may hope is becoming less saddening and less grim.
Word Forms
- despoliations
Synonyms for despoliation
Depending on context, synonyms include spoil, spoliation, spoilation, despoilment.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include despoilment, spoliation, spoil, spoilation, despoil, despoiling.
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