Despoilment (Noun)
Meaning
The act of stripping and taking by force.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The despoilment of the village by the invading army left its residents with nothing but rubble and ash.
- The despoilment of the natural resources by the logging company sparked widespread outrage among environmentalists.
- The despoilment of the ancient temple by treasure hunters was a travesty that would be remembered for generations.
- The despoilment of the family business by the rival company's hostile takeover was a disturbing turn of events.
- The despoilment of the land by the mining operation had a devastating impact on the local ecosystem.