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despoilers

noun

plural of despoiler
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as in robbers

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as in saboteurs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for despoilers
  1. robbers
  2. saboteurs
  3. raiders
  4. wasters
  5. pirates
  6. vandals
Noun
  • The person with the gun then pointed it at the vehicle's owner and her friend, and both robbers got in the vehicle and drove away, running over the friend's arm, the report says.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • But in the meantime, on their nut-selling quest, Zuriko and Gela are unfortunately — though perhaps inevitably, given that in these parts Murphy’s law is the only one strictly observed — waylaid by highway robbers.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of robbers
Noun
  • That war ended in a humiliating defeat by an enemy regarded as much weaker, and many tsarist officials blamed the outcome on Japanese spies and saboteurs.
    — Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Private corporations have long worked with the federal government to help disrupt cybercriminals, but largely as contractors fulfilling a support role, not digital saboteurs handed a target.
    — Henry Larson, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of saboteurs
Noun
  • Frank and Jesse James rode with them as the raiders killed 150 to 200 men and boys and burned down nearly every business on Massachusetts Street, as well as dozens of homes.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons is days away, roster cuts are next Sunday, and the season opener at the Las Vegas raiders is three weeks away.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of raiders
Noun
  • Include categories for deep work, admin tasks, communication, and time wasters.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Definition of wasters
Noun
  • Their journey brings them into conflict with pirates seeking control of the sacred water on which their community depends.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Knights in shining armor, pirates and princesses grace the grounds of Sleepy Hollow for the annual Renaissance Faire in Des Moines.
    — Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of pirates
Noun
  • Ancil Hoffman Park in Carmichael is closed after vandals caused extensive damage throughout the regional park, according to Sacramento County officials.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • When the sculpture appeared there, it was painted white by vandals.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of vandals
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“Despoilers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/despoilers. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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