De-spoils means to strip or take away something that belongs to someone or destroy it. The main antonyms of this word are to restore, preserve, or protect. Restoration refers to the act of rebuilding or renewing something that has been damaged, while preservation means keeping something safe and intact for future generations. To protect is to safeguard something from harm or danger. Other antonyms that describe the opposite of de-spoiling are nurture, care, and cherish. All these words convey a sense of nurturing and protecting something, whether it's a physical object or a more abstract concept like nature or heritage.