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DESPOILING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Despoiling.

Despoiling - 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

Example Sentences

"The army's attack was ruthless, despoiling the enemy's territory and leaving nothing behind."
"The pirates were notorious for despoiling coastal towns and villages."
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Word Game Points

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

DESPOILING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DESPOILING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, despoiling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESPOILING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is DESPOILING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, despoiling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESPOILING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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