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Meaning of despoiler
A person who despoils or plunderers something, especially a place or environment.
Etymology of despoiler
The word "despoiler" comes from the Old French "despoillier", which means "to strip" or "to plunder", and is derived from the Latin "despoliare", which means "to strip" or "to rob"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a person who plunders or desecrates something
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person who steals or takes something, especially in a violent or illegal way
- * A person who damages or destroys something, especially the environment
Usage Examples
- The despoiler of the temple was caught and punished for his crimes
- * The company was accused of being a despoiler of the environment due to its reckless pollution practices
Antonyms
protector
defender
preserver
conservator
guardian
watcher
saver
rescuer
restorer
rejuvenator
revitalizer
healer
helper
benefactor
philanthropist
altruist
conservationist
environmentalist
preservationist
curator