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despoiling
UK
/dɪˈspɔɪlɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈspɔɪlɪŋ/
despoilings
pl
Translations
The despoiling of the ancient city left it in ruins.
Разграбление древнего города оставило его в руинах.
The despoiling of the village was a tragic event for the community.
Ограбление деревни стало трагическим событием для общины.
The despoiling of the countryside was evident after the war.
Разорение сельской местности было очевидно после войны.
Definitions
The despoiling of the ancient temple left it in ruins, with many of its artifacts stolen.
UK
/dɪˈspɔɪlɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈspɔɪlɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something engaged in plunder or stripping of valuables.
Definitions
The despoiling invaders showed no mercy to the villagers.
despoiling
Gerund
despoiled
Past Simple
despoiled
Past Participle
despoiling
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈspɔɪl/
US
/dɪˈspɔɪl/
Translations
The invaders came to despoil the village.
Захватчики пришли грабить деревню.
The war threatened to despoil the entire region.
Война угрожала разорить весь регион.
Additional translations
Definitions
The invaders despoiled the village, taking everything of value.
The construction project despoiled the natural landscape of the area.