despoil

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Definitions

v.

To plunder or pillage; to rob someone of their possessions by force

掠夺,劫夺,抢劫

n.

Plunder; goods taken by force

掠夺物,战利品

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
despoilother
=despoil

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The invading army would despoil the countryside of food and supplies.

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