Word
plundering
Phoneticsplun·der·ing
US/ˈpɫəndɝɪŋ/
UK/plˈʌndəɹɪŋ/
Definition
n. the act of stealing or taking things by force, especially from a place that has been attacked. It often happens during a war or a riot.
n. the act of seizing property by force, typically during a military occupation or a riot. Often implies a lack of legal authority or a systematic stripping of resources.
Examples
“The city was left in ruins after days of plundering.”
“Historical accounts describe the plundering of the royal treasury as a primary motive for the invading army.”
“The aftermath of the revolution was marked by widespread plundering of state archives, leaving the new government without the necessary documentation to establish legal ownership of land.”
Examples
simple
“The city was left in ruins after days of plundering.”
contextual
“Historical accounts describe the plundering of the royal treasury as a primary motive for the invading army.”
complex
“The aftermath of the revolution was marked by widespread plundering of state archives, leaving the new government without the necessary documentation to establish legal ownership of land.”
Real-World Examples
“People are obsessed with gold, and will go to enormous lengths to get it: settling entire continents, starting wars, robbing ancient tombs and plundering ships on the high seas.” “In their defense, Baer points out that plundering in wartime was a common practice, and the Germans weren’t the only ones guilty of it.” Word family
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