Despoiled — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /di-ˈspȯi(-ə)l/ de·spoil

Meaning & Definition of Despoiled

Despoiled (verb)

  1. to strip of belongings, possessions, or value, pillage

Despoiled (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to search through with the intent of committing robbery

    "the burglars despoiled the art museum in search of treasures they thought they could sell to a fence"

    similar: looted, marauded, pillaged, plundered, ransacked, sacked
    related: broke in, burglarized, ripped off, stole (from), combed, hunted, raked, rifled, rummaged, harried, raided, ravished

Related Entry: Despoil (verb)

Despoil is a different word from Despoiled. The synonyms below are for despoil, not for despoiled.

  1. to search through with the intent of committing robbery

    "the burglars despoiled the art museum in search of treasures they thought they could sell to a fence"

    similar: loot, maraud, pillage, plunder, ransack, sack
    related: break in, burglarize, rip off, steal (from), comb, hunt, rake, rifle, rummage, harry, raid, ravish

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Despoiled

The most common words with a similar meaning to Despoiled:

looted, marauded, pillaged, plundered, ransacked, sacked

Related Words for Despoiled

broke in, burglarized, ripped off, stole (from), combed, hunted, raked, rifled, rummaged, harried, raided, ravished

Word Forms of Despoiled

Inflections: despoiling, despoils

Derived words: despoiler (noun), despoilment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Despoiled

Middle English despoylen, from Anglo-French despoiller, from Latin despoliare, from de- + spoliare to strip, rob spoil:1

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Despoiled

What does "Despoiled" mean?

"Despoiled" means to strip of belongings, possessions, or value, pillage. As a verb, it is defined as: to strip of belongings, possessions, or value, pillage.

What is another word for "Despoiled"?

Other words for "Despoiled" include looted, marauded, pillaged, plundered, ransacked and sacked. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Despoiled" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Despoiled"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Despoiled". Common alternatives include looted, marauded, pillaged, plundered, ransacked and sacked.

How do you use "Despoiled" in a sentence?

Examples of "Despoiled" in a sentence: "the burglars despoiled the art museum in search of treasures they thought they could sell to a fence".

Is "Despoiled" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Despoiled" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Despoiled"?

"Despoiled" is pronounced /di-ˈspȯi(-ə)l/ and divided into syllables as de·spoil.

What is the origin of the word "Despoiled"?

"Despoiled" comes from Middle English despoylen, from Anglo-French despoiller, from Latin despoliare, from de- + spoliare to strip, rob spoil:1. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Despoiled" meaning "to search through with the intent of committing robbery"?

When "Despoiled" (verb) means to search through with the intent of committing robbery, synonyms include looted, marauded, pillaged, plundered, ransacked and sacked.