noun
- acts of plundering, pillaging, or stripping of possessions; instances of violent robbery or destruction
Usage: formal; often used in historical or literary contexts
Examples
- The ancient city suffered repeated despoliations during the barbarian invasions.
- Archaeological evidence reveals the despoliations that occurred during the war.
- The museum documented the despoliations of cultural artifacts throughout history.
- Local communities worked to prevent further despoliations of their natural resources.
- The treaty aimed to end the despoliations that had plagued the border regions.
- Historians recorded the systematic despoliations carried out by the occupying forces.