Antonyms for de-spoliation
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : dih-spoh-lee-ey-shuh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˌspoʊ liˈeɪ ʃən |
Definition of de-spoliation
Origin :- 1650s, from Late Latin despoliationem (nominative despoliatio), noun of action from Latin despoliatus, past participle of despoliare (see despoil).
- As in rape : noun defilement; a forced sexual assault
- As in despoliation : noun plunder
- As in erosion : noun deterioration; wearing away
Synonyms for de-spoliation
- abduction
- abrasion
- abuse
- attrition
- consumption
- corrosion
- criminal attack
- decrease
- depredation
- desedimentation
- despoilment
- despoliation
- destruction
- disintegration
- eating away
- forcible violation
- grinding down
- maltreatment
- molestation
- pillage
- piracy
- plunder
- plundering
- rapine
- spoiling
- spoliation
- statutory offense
- theft
- violation
- washing away
- wear
- wearing down
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