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DESPOIL

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Despoil.

How to pronounce despoil:

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Despoil - as a verb

Steal goods; take as spoils

Example: "During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foraylootpillageplunderransackreaverifle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Destroy and strip of its possession

Example: "The soldiers raped the beautiful country"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plunderspoilviolate

Despoil - as a noun

Plunder; spoliation.

Example Sentences

"The invaders planned to despoil the town of its valuable artifacts."
"The looters would sneak into ancient temples to despoil them of their treasures."
"The pirates were notorious for their raids to despoil merchant ships."
"The vandals would despoil public parks by defacing the statues."
"The conquerors sought to despoil the conquered empire of its riches."
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Word Game Points

Is DESPOIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, despoil is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESPOIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DESPOIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, despoil is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESPOIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DESPOIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, despoil is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESPOIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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