spoliate

[ spoh-lee-eyt ]

verb (used with or without object)

, spo·li·at·ed, spo·li·at·ing.

1. to plunder, rob, or ruin.

spoliate

/ ˈspəʊlɪˌeɪt /

verb

1. a less common word for despoil

Other Words From

• spoli·ator noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of spoliate¹

1715–25; < Latin spoliātus, past participle of spoliāre to spoil. See spoil, -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Astor did not debauch, spoliate, and incite slaughter because he took pleasure in doing them.

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