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despoilment

/dɪˈspɔɪl.mənt/

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noun

/dɪˈspɔɪl.mənt/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее акт насильственного изъятия имущества, часто в контексте грабежа или разграбления.

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

uncountable

  1. Act of plunderingC2formal

    The act of stripping something of its possessions or value by force, often in a violent or destructive manner.

    ruРазграбление

    • The despoilment of the ancient temple by invaders was a tragic loss for history.
    • The documentary detailed the despoilment of the region's natural resources.
    • The king's army was responsible for the despoilment of the conquered city.

    Synonymsdepredationdevastationlootingpillagepillagingplunderingrapineravagingsackingspoliation

    Antonymsbestowalendowmentpreservationprotection

Forms
  • despoilments plural form
  • despoilments' possessive plural form
  • despoilment's possessive singular form
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