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Thief vs Despoiler - What's the difference?

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Thief is a related term of despoiler.


As nouns the difference between thief and despoiler

is that thief is one who has carried out a theft while despoiler is one who despoils; one who strips by force; a plunderer.

thief

English

Noun

(thieves)
  • One who has carried out a theft.
  • (obsolete) A waster in the snuff of a candle.
    • (Bishop Hall)

    Hyponyms

    * burglar * cat burglar * mugger * robber * pickpocket

    Related terms

    * thieve * thief in law

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    * English nouns with irregular plurals

    despoiler

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who despoils; one who strips by force; a plunderer.

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