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despoiler

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﹒A person who plunders, robs, or strips a place of its valuables.

﹒One who ruins, destroys, or despoils the character or quality of something.

Examples

﹒The invading army was seen as a ruthless despoiler of the ancient city's cultural heritage.

﹒He was branded a despoiler of the environment for his role in the illegal dumping of toxic waste.

﹒The novel depicts the protagonist as a despoiler of innocence who leaves a trail of misery wherever he goes.

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