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- [spoh-lee-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌspoʊ liˈeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌspəʊ.lɪ.ˈeɪʃ.n̩/
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- [spoh-lee-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌspoʊ liˈeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of spoliation word
- noun spoliation the act or an instance of plundering or despoiling. 1
- noun spoliation authorized plundering of neutrals at sea in time of war. 1
- noun spoliation Law. the destruction or material alteration of a bill of exchange, will, or the like. 1
- noun spoliation the act of spoiling or damaging something. 1
- noun spoliation legal: destroying evidence 1
- noun spoliation pillage 1
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Origin of spoliation
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin spoliātiōn- (stem of spoliātiō), equivalent to spoliāt(us) (past participle of spoliāre to spoil; see -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Spoliation
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spoliation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for spoliation
noun spoliation
- contamination — the act or process of contaminating or the state of being contaminated
- defoliation — to strip (a tree, bush, etc.) of leaves.
- depredation — The depredations of a person, animal, or force are their harmful actions, which usually involve taking or damaging something.
- devastation — Devastation is severe and widespread destruction or damage.
- greenhouse effect — an atmospheric heating phenomenon, caused by short-wave solar radiation being readily transmitted inward through the earth's atmosphere but longer-wavelength heat radiation less readily transmitted outward, owing to its absorption by atmospheric carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, and other gases; thus, the rising level of carbon dioxide is viewed with concern.
Antonyms for spoliation
noun spoliation
- fandangle — elaborate ornament
- floridity — reddish; ruddy; rosy: a florid complexion.
- froufrou — elaborate decoration, as frills, ribbons, or ruffles, especially on women's clothing.
- gingerbread — a type of cake flavored with ginger and molasses.
- icing on the cake — a sweet mixture, cooked or uncooked, for coating or filling cakes, cookies, and the like; icing.
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