DESPOILING Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word despoiling. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word despoiling. (close relations)

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	looting				verb, nounv, n
	noun • plundering during riots or in wartime
	pillaging				verb, adjectivev, adj
	noun • the act of stealing valuable things from a place
	plundering				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • the act of stealing valuable things from a place adjective satellite • given to taking by force what is desired
	ransacking				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)
	rifling				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel of a firearm
	stripping				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the removal of covering
	robbing				verbv
	verb • take something away by force or without the consent of the owner • rip off; ask an unreasonable price
	plunder				verbv
	noun • goods or money obtained illegally verb • take illegally; of intellectual property • plunder (a town) after capture • steal goods; take as spoils • destroy and strip of its possession
	foray				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a sudden short attack • an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence) verb • steal goods; take as spoils • briefly enter enemy territory
	loot				verb, nounv, n
	noun • goods or money obtained illegally • informal terms for money verb • take illegally; of intellectual property • steal goods; take as spoils
	pillage				verbv
	noun • goods or money obtained illegally • the act of stealing valuable things from a place verb • steal goods; take as spoils
	ransack				verbv
	verb • steal goods; take as spoils • search thoroughly
	reave				verbv
	verb • steal goods; take as spoils
	rifle				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore verb • steal goods; take as spoils • go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way
	spoil				verbv
	noun • (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war) • the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it • the act of stripping and taking by force verb • make a mess of, destroy or ruin • become unfit for consumption or use • alter from the original • treat with excessive indulgence • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of • have a strong desire or urge to do something • destroy and strip of its possession • make imperfect
	violate				verbv
	verb • fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns • act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises • destroy • violate the sacred character of a place or language • force (someone) to have sex against their will • destroy and strip of its possession

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