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DESPOILS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Despoils.

Despoils - 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 invading army despoils the village and steals all its valuables."
"The conqueror despoils the defeated king's palace, taking all its riches."
"The tornado despoils the town, leaving buildings in ruins."
"The army despoils the enemy's resources to weaken their defense."
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Word Game Points

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

DESPOILS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DESPOILS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, despoils is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESPOILS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DESPOILS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, despoils is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESPOILS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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