глагол [литературно-книжное] грабить, обирать; лишать (чего-либо) Например: The coach was despoiled by high-way men. — Карету ограбили разбойники. The trees were despoiled of their leaves in the high wind. — Сильный ветер сорвал с деревьев все листья.
transitive verb Etymology: Middle English despoylen, from Anglo-French despoiller, from Latin despoliare, from de- + spoliare to strip, rob — more at spoil to strip of belongings, possessions, or value; pillage Synonyms: see ravage • despoiler noun • despoilment noun