Meaning of the word plunder in English

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plunder

US /ˈplʌn.dɚ/

UK /ˈplʌn.dər/

steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder

Example:

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The invaders began to plunder the city.

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The pirates would plunder ships for their valuable cargo.

Synonym:

loot pillage sack ransack rob

the violent and dishonest acquisition of property

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The city suffered from widespread plunder after the invasion.

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The museum recovered many artifacts from the act of plunder.

Synonym:

loot booty spoils pillage robbery