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spoliate

/ˈspɒliːeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does spoliate mean?

verb

To plunder or strip of something, especially valuables; to deprive of something, especially a right or privilege.

Example

"The thieves spoliated the museum of its most valuable artifacts."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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