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despoilation

/dɪˌspɔɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/dɪˌspɔɪˈleɪ.ʃən/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее акт насильственного лишения имущества или ресурсов, часто связанный с грабежом или разграблением.

A noun referring to the act of stripping and taking by force, often involving plunder or looting.

uncountable

  1. Act of plunderingC2formal

    The act of violently stripping or taking property, especially in a destructive manner.

    ruРазграбление

    • The despoilation of the ancient temple by invaders was a tragic loss.
    • Historians documented the despoilation of the village during the war.
    • The treaty condemned the despoilation of cultural heritage sites.

    Synonymsdepredationdevastationlootingmaraudingpillagingplunderingrapineravagingsackingspoliation

    Antonymsbestowaldonationendowmentgift

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