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despoliation

/dɪˌspəʊ.liˈeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/dɪˌspəʊ.liˈeɪ.ʃən/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее акт насильственного изъятия или разграбления имущества, часто жестоким или разрушительным способом.

A noun referring to the act of stripping or taking property by force, often in a violent or destructive manner.

uncountable

  1. Act of plunderingC2formal

    The act of forcibly taking possessions or stripping resources from a place or person, often in a destructive manner.

    ruРазграбление

    • The despoliation of the ancient temple by invaders was a tragic loss for history.
    • The company was accused of the despoliation of natural resources in the region.
    • War often leads to the despoliation of entire cities and their cultural heritage.

    Synonymsdepredationdespoilmentlootingpillageplunderrapinesackingspoliation

Forms
  • despoliations plural form
  • despoliations' possessive plural form
  • despoliation's possessive singular form
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