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Synonyms of spoliation

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Another word for spoliation is deprivation. Other synonyms of spoliation are despoliation, exspoliation, plundering, rapine and spoil.

Synonyms and similar words for spoliation

nounThe action of spoliating, or forcibly seizing property; pillage, plunder; also, the state of having...

  • deprivation
  • despoliationA stripping or plundering; spoliation.
  • exspoliationSpoliation.
  • plunderingThe act of one who plunders; pillaging or looting; plunder.
  • rapineThe seizure of someone's property by force; pillage; plunder.
  • spoilThe act of taking plunder from an enemy or victim; spoliation, pillage, rapine.

Meaning of spoliation

  1. noun The action of spoliating, or forcibly seizing property; pillage, plunder; also, the state of having property forcibly seized; (countable) an instance of this; a robbery, a seizure.
  2. noun The action of destroying or ruining; destruction, ruin.
  3. noun The action of an incumbent (“holder of an ecclesiastical benefice”) wrongfully depriving another of the emoluments of a benefice.

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Questions about synonyms of spoliation

What is another word for spoliation?
Spoliation has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as deprivation, despoliation, exspoliation, plundering, rapine and spoil.
What does spoliation mean?
Spoliation means the action of spoliating, or forcibly seizing property; pillage, plunder; also, the state of having property forcibly seized; (countable) an instance of this; a robbery, a seizure.

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