despoil
/dɪˈspɔɪl/
verb
- To steal or violently take valuable things from a place; to plunder.
- The invaders despoiled the temple of its gold and jewels.
- Looters despoiled the abandoned store during the blackout.
- The ancient tomb had been despoiled by grave robbers centuries ago.
- To strip of beauty or value; to spoil or ruin.
- Vandalism despoiled the beautiful mural in the park.
- Years of neglect had despoiled the grand old mansion.
- The factory's pollution despoiled the once-pristine river.