Despoil and Violate

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Despoil verb - Destroy and strip of its possession.

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Violate is a synonym for despoil. In some cases you can use "Violate" instead a verb "Despoil".

Nearby Words: despoiling, despoilment

Violate verb - To treat (a sacred place or object) shamefully or with great disrespect.

Usage example: the invaders violated the temple by using it to stable their horses

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Despoil is a synonym for violate. You can use "Despoil" instead a verb "Violate".

nature	despoil nature	violate nature
corpse	despoil corpse	violate corpse

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