Despoliation (Noun)
Meaning
The act of stripping and taking by force.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The despoliation of the city's museum during the war resulted in the loss of priceless artifacts.
- The despoliation of the temple by the invading army was widely condemned by the international community.
- Environmentalists oppose the despoliation of the forest by logging companies, citing the need to preserve biodiversity.
- The despoliation of the land by exploitation of its natural resources has left it barren and inhospitable.
- The history book chronicled the despoliation of the ancient civilization by its conquerors, highlighting the devastating impact on its culture.