English Synonym Finder

despoiler

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

plunderer looter pillager marauder ravager spoiler raider

Antonyms

protector preserver guardian defender savior restorer benefactor