De-spoiling refers to the act of removing the value or beauty from something by damaging or destroying it. Antonyms for the term include honoring, preserving, protecting, cherishing, respecting, safeguarding, and venerating. Honoring suggests the recognition and appreciation of something's worth and importance, while preserving involves keeping something in its original state. Protecting and safeguarding involve preventing harm or damage to something, while cherishing and venerating suggest valuing and appreciating the object or place. These antonyms represent positive actions that can be taken towards something to maintain or enhance its value, rather than destroying or damaging it.