plunder

verb
UK: /ˈplʌndər/
US: /ˈplʌndər/

  1. To steal things using force, especially during a war or riot.

    1. The soldiers began to plunder the town after the battle.
    2. Rioters started to plunder shops, taking valuable goods during the unrest.

  2. To take goods by force; rob or steal, especially during a time of disorder.

    1. They will plunder the enemy's camp for supplies.
    2. The pirates planned to plunder the merchant ship of its gold and jewels.

Synonyms

loot rob pillage raid despoil sack
plunder noun

  1. The act of stealing things by force, especially during a war or riot.

    1. The plunder was hidden in the forest.
    2. After the invasion, the city experienced widespread plunder and destruction.

  2. Goods or valuables taken by force; stolen property.

    1. The pirates divided their plunder equally.
    2. The museum recovered some of the plunder that had been stolen years ago.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plunder" in English means: To steal things using force, especially during a war or riot., To take goods by force; rob or steal, especially during a time of disorder..

The phonetic transcription of "plunder" is /ˈplʌndər/ in British English and /ˈplʌndər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plunder": loot, rob, pillage, raid, despoil, sack.

Example usage of "plunder": "The soldiers began to plunder the town after the battle.". More examples on the page.