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despoil

/dɪˈspɔɪl/

Meanings
noun
Plunder; spoliation.

Examples :

"The vandals left a scene of complete despoil, with desks overturned and books scattered everywhere. "
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despoiled verb

/dɪˈspɔɪld/ /dɛˈspɔɪld/

To plunder; to pillage; take spoil from.

"The invaders despoiled the village, taking all the food and valuables. "

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possessions noun

/pəˈzɛʃənz/

Control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights.

"After the flood, people searched the muddy fields for their lost possessions, hoping to salvage anything that wasn't completely ruined, even though they didn't own the land where the items were found. "

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valuables noun

/ˈvæljuəbəlz/ /ˈvæljʊəbəlz/

Valuable items collectively.

"Before leaving the hotel room, she carefully packed all her valuables, including her jewelry and passport, in the safe. "

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violently adverb

/ˈvaɪ(ə)ləntli/

In a violent manner.

"The wind blew the door shut violently, making everyone jump. "

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everywhere adverb

/ɛv.ɹi.(h)weə(ɹ)/ /ɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/

In or to all locations under discussion.

"He delivers the mail everywhere on this street."

Illustration stealing

stealing verb

/ˈstiːlɪŋ/

To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.

"Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."

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invaders noun

/ɪn.ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)z/

One who invades a region

"The invaders crossed the border and began to occupy the land. "

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scattered verb

/ˈskætəd/ /ˈskætɚd/

To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.

"The crowd scattered in terror."

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complete noun

/kəmˈpliːt/

A completed survey.

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

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threatened verb

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

"He threatened me with a knife."

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spoliation noun

/ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/ /ˌspɑːliˈeɪʃən/

The act of plundering or spoiling; robbery

"The spoliation of the museum's ancient artifacts by the invading army was a great tragedy for the country. "

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overturned verb

/ˌoʊvərˈtɜrnd/ /ˌoʊvərˈtɝnd/

To turn over, capsize or upset.

"The boat overturned in the rough seas. "