plunder

US /ˈplʌn.dɚ/
UK /ˈplʌn.dɚ/
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1.

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

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The invaders began to plunder the city.
The pirates would plunder ships for their valuable cargo.
1.

the violent and dishonest acquisition of property

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The city suffered from widespread plunder after the invasion.
The museum recovered many artifacts from the act of plunder.