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de·spoil [dɪˈspɔɪl] VB trans

to despoil sth

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He did so by stating that princes and republics should limit their expenditures, and prevent either the wealthy or the populace from despoiling the other. en.wikipedia.org

They committed depredations on the royal highways, and despoiled the village and towns. en.wikipedia.org

As one industry abandoned the land it had despoiled, newer ones moved in and used the space, and finally this was turned over to housing. en.wikipedia.org

The lack of a fence and the despoiled look of the cemetery led to widespread desecrations of the remaining tombs and graves. en.wikipedia.org

Public places and sidewalks are despoiled with filth and litter, rivers and canals act as garbage dumps. en.wikipedia.org

Unfortunately the tomb has been despoiled by treasure hunters. en.wikipedia.org

In addition to being fine at these things themselves, they defend others who create it, and seek out and punish those who despoil it. en.wikipedia.org

When they discover the crypt despoiled and hear a woman singing on the supposed uninhabited island, they set out to find her. en.wikipedia.org

This period was one of internecine conflict with churches despoiled and ravaged. en.wikipedia.org

Great fortunes have been made and hundreds of planets conquered and despoiled. en.wikipedia.org

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